Altruism (including kindness) is key to the social connections that are so important to our happiness. Research finds that acts of kindness—especially spontaneous, out-of-the ordinary ones—can boost happiness in the person doing the good deed.
Reasons why acts of kindness make people happier:
- Being generous leads us to perceive others more compassionately; we typically find good qualities in people to whom we are kind
- Being kind promotes a sense of connection and community with others, which is one of the strongest factors in increasing happiness
- Being generous helps us appreciate and feel grateful for our own good fortune
- Being generous boosts our self-image; it helps us feel useful and gives us a way to use our strengths and talents in a meaningful way
- Being kind can start a chain reaction of positivity; being kind to others may lead them to be grateful and generous to others, who in turn are grateful and kind to others
So why be positive?
♥ Emotions like gratitude/appreciation help athletes perform better.
♥ Positive leaders make better decisions under pressure.
♥ Positive people have more friends, leading to happiness/longevity.
♥ Marriages and relationships are much more likely to succeed.
♥ Regular positive emotions increase longevity by 10 yrs.
♥ Positivity provides a broader perspective & see the big picture.
With all of this said, go out into the world and be kind. Maybe it will pay off :)
Watch my other positivity videos:
Positive Thinking http://youtu.be/dJak1V4kNeQ
Positive Attitudes http://youtu.be/sPxezX2wBkU
Stay Positive While Studying http://youtu.be/hnU0SPfGskg
"Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind." - Henry James
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