What Kindness Does To Your Brain?

Most likely, we’ve all seen how acts of compassion may proliferate and spread.

The wave of compassion that quickly traveled over the world in response to those trying times was referred to as “the kindness contagion” during the pandemic.

And it’s accurate. Kindness spreads easily.

We are more inclined to show generosity to others when we see it.

It has been demonstrated that kindness boosts our sense of self-worth and develops our compassion and empathy. Additionally, it has been demonstrated to elevate mood and lower cortisol levels, hence lowering stress levels.

Being kind to others makes us feel more connected to them. And this usually lessens feelings of isolation and despair.

Kindness has a very significant physiological impact on the brain and body.

Being kind decreases blood pressure and increases dopamine and serotonin levels. These are the feel-good hormones that make us feel happy and fulfilled. Additionally, endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller, can be released.

According to studies, those who routinely show kindness have a tendency to live longer and in better health. Probably because of some of the advantages listed above.

Finding ways to be nice can add meaning, purpose, and connection to your life.

And by being kind, we simultaneously improve our communities and ourselves.

No kindness, no matter how modest, is ever wasted, according to the Greek storyteller Aesop.

Check to see if you can show someone one small act of kindness each day this week. Simple acts like buying a stranger’s coffee, making room in traffic for someone, or giving someone who appears to have had a difficult day a warm smile qualify as acts of kindness.

Then, pay close attention to how the act of kindness affects YOU.

Does it make you feel happier? Do you sense a stronger sense of community? Do you feel a sense of meaning from it?

Discover the boomerang effect of kindness and how being kind to others is a kindness to ourselves by giving it a try for yourself.