You may have been the recipient of a random act of kindness in your lifetime. With the current situation we face right now in lockdown it may seem a little strange to give someone a random act of kindness, particularly when you need to keep your distance from everyone outside of your ‘bubble’.
Think back though to an instance in which someone has helped you out of a tough situation when they could see you were having difficulty or when a friend simply paid you a compliment out of the blue. A sweet surprise like this even during these current times can really make a difference.
Did you also know such experiences can also be good for your health and overall wellbeing? It’s true. A random act of kindness even right now can include a good deed, a caring word, a selfless act or by giving a small gift (as long as it given in a non-physical contact method right now). Even a smile can brighten someone’s day. Have a look at some of the benefits of random acts of kindness below.
Encourage Gratitude
Doing something nice for someone else can make you feel grateful for your blessings. Current times are having an impact on many people. So, it is especially true when the recipient of your act is less fortunate than you or in a tough spot. When you realize you are able to give even the smallest bit of yourself to someone else, it shines perspective on the abundance you have in your life.
Lower Stress
Stepping out of ourselves in order to focus on someone else is another great way to gain renewed perspective, particularly when things are stressful. Plus, doing good just makes you feel better. It releases feel-good hormones and increases your happiness. Suddenly, your troubles may seem a bit less burdensome.
Improved Mood
Numerous studies have shown a positive effect on mood when people engage in random acts of kindness. You are bound to feel better about life in general when you do good deeds. Improved mood, less anxiety and higher energy levels have all been linked to the performance of random acts of kindness. In fact, research has demonstrated that the ‘pleasure and reward’ centre in the human brain actually lights up in those people who perform these acts in much the same way as the brain responds in the recipient who receives the act of kindness. It even has a name, and that’s “helper’s high.”
Less Pain
You might even feel physically better when you practice acts of kindness. It has been proven that endorphins are released in the brain after doing something nice for someone else. Endorphins are hormones produced in the brain and nervous system. They’re often referred to as ‘natural painkillers’ for their pain reducing abilities.
Better Relationships
When you do something nice for another person, they will naturally recall that act with fondness even if they don’t know you personally. Random acts of kindness promote good feelings among people and increase connections. These bonds can lead to better relationships and lasting positive interpersonal results.
These are merely a handful of the rewards that come from doing random acts of kindness. Remember, it doesn’t matter how small the gesture. Doing good always makes a positive difference to both the giver and the receiver. And in times as we are in right now, we can all do with a little more positive in our day whether you are the giver or receiver of a random act of kindness.
Your kind words, kind deeds make a difference.
Thank YOU
Love and upliftment to you.
Robyn and Karla
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