Why Kindness Matters |
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So, it turns out that being kind to someone else not only benefits the recipient, it benefits the giver too!
The affects of kindness to others may be apparent. It’s not hard to imagine making someone’s day by holding the door open, giving a compliment or buying lunch. But what we now know is that the giver reaps some of the same psychological benefits as the receiver.
Those on the giving and receiving end of kindness benefit from an increase of serotonin, which speeds healing, calms us and makes us happier. Every act of kindess also produces endorphines, the body’s natural painkiller. Does some of this sound familiar? These are some of the same feel-good chemicals our bodies release when we exercise. They make us feel less stressed, more virile and strengthen our immune system. |
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