From the time you were a small child, you were taught the golden rule—treat others the way you would want to be treated. Whether at home or at school, performing acts of kindness was encouraged, praised and rewarded. Doing something good for others, you learned, benefited the recipients of your kindness and generosity. But it probably didn’t take you long to figure out that being kind also made you feel good, too.
And that good feeling you have when you perform an act of kindness? It’s more than just fleeting. It can have long-term positive effects on your mental and physical health. So being kind is a win-win for everyone involved.
Here are 8 ways that kindness may benefit you:
No one loses when you show kindness to others. And being kind shouldn’t be reserved for how you act towards others—it’s also important to be kind to yourself. Think of it like the reverse of the golden rule: Treat yourself as you would treat others. Sometimes that’s not as easy to do, but being kind to yourself is imperative for your overall well-being.
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