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Some call it karma.
But beyond giving us the warm fuzzies, kindness also releases positive chemicals in our brains and bodies.
These are also known as “happy hormones” like serotonin and oxytocin, aka the “love hormone” causing what is known as the “helper’s high.”
A study found that elderly people who volunteered for two or more organizations were 44 percent less likely to die over a five-year period than were non-volunteers.
Here’s what we get when we give:
Constantly kind people have 23% less stress hormone and age slower than the average population.
Medical evidence tells us that kindness is teachable because our brains are wired to help others in need.
It’s also contagious. Because kindness improves our mood, we’re more likely to pay it forward. In other words, kindness catches on with a ripple effect that can be felt far beyond what you could imagine.
All small acts of kindness, be it a smile or a compliment, can make a big difference and when multiplied by others it can transform communities, countries.
Acts of kindness can be done in person or online, right from our mobile devices. Here are our favourite ideas:
We could all use a little kindness these days. Random Acts of Kindness Week, February 13-19, gives us seven heart-warming days to get started.
Learn how you can warm hearts during the week, and throughout the year below.