Try these 11 Random Acts of Kindness
"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. "These words of Winston Churchill put the virtue of altruism on a high pedestal. acts of kindness may be the best way to practice altruism and spread joy to others.
Not only random acts of kindness to nourish the soul, but they are also beneficial for our health. There are studies that show that the execution of a law releases oxytocin, a chemical kind in the brain that makes you feel connected to people when released. oxytocin also reduces blood pressure temporarily, which can improve your heart health. a recent article in Psychology Today concentrate on another benefit acts of kindness random - like the effect on those who witness such acts. The author suggests "when you consider doing an act of kindness, consider its potential effect positive three-way there the positive effect on the recipient, and the positive effect on you. - You might find yourself experiencing the positive emotion But perhaps the greatest impact of all are on a passerby who just happens to attend the "high of the helper. act." that is how an act of kindness can inspire a whole movement.
. now that you know the physical and mental benefits of being kind to others, it's time for a call to action examples of simple random acts of kindness to get you started:
1. Cook a dish! If you have a friend who just had a baby or going through a difficult time, make dinner and take a little stress out of their hands!
2. spring cleaning. Go through your closets and donate all the clothes you no longer wear not. Find a downhill right near your home by looking www.donationdropoff.org
3. #feedthedeed. Join the phenomenon and make a random act of kindness, then name your friends on social media to feed the deed and pay it forward!
4. Try new lenses. Before you complain or speak negatively, take a second look at the situation and try to find a positive "take-away".
Spring cleaning. Go through your closets and donate all the clothes you no longer not wear
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5. Show gratitude. Send handwritten thank you card to a colleague and thank them for their dedication and hard work.
6. Running for charity. Sign up for a 5K fundraising / walk with your colleagues. It will be a good motivation to train together and raise money!
7. Save a life. Organize a blood donation drive at work and encourage your colleagues to donate blood.
8. Pay It Forward When you go out to dinner with colleagues or drive through a toll on your trip, paying for the person behind you
9. Enjoy safety. Bring cookies to the local police and fire station with your children to thank them for keeping you safe!
10. Thanks to their teachers. Encourage your children to write thank you notes to their teachers or giving them gifts for the holidays and at the end of the year to thank them for working so hard!
11. Call grandparents. Teach your children the importance of connecting with their grandparents - encourage your children to call just to tell them that they love them
Acts of kindness may seem simple, but may have a greater impact than you might think. The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has excellent resources, kindness stories, and information about the latest research. Visit their website at www.randomactsofkindness.org to check their "idea of everyday kindness" and to challenge you to try to do at least one good deed a day
Sources :. Psychology Today, Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, Strategies and LifeWork Adventist HealthCare.
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