Kindness Challenge – Day One
30 Day Kindness Challenge The connection between being kind and…
30 Day Kindness Challenge
The connection between being kind and feeling happy is worth exploring, especially since everyone wants to be joyful. This article looks into the brain chemistry of kindness, how it affects us when we see acts of kindness, and offers a daily challenge to be kind in order to boost our happiness and well-being.
Todays Tip – Kindness Can Make Us Happier!
Kindness is a virtue that not only benefits others but also ourselves. Studies have shown that being kind can lead to increased happiness, decreased stress, and improved physical health. So next time you have the opportunity to be kind, don’t hesitate to do so! It could just make your day a little bit brighter.
The Neurochemistry
Kindness is more than just a moral virtue; it can actually make us feel good. When we do kind things for others, our bodies release hormones like serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins that make us feel satisfied and happy. Research has shown that being kind is directly linked to increased happiness. For example, a study found that people who did kind acts for a week reported feeling happier. Another experiment showed that a week-long kindness program led to participants feeling happier.
Witnessing Kindness
It’s not just being kind that makes us feel good, but also seeing kind acts in action. Watching acts of kindness can make us feel warm and happy. Kindness also spreads, as witnessing or experiencing it often inspires us to be kind to others. This creates a cycle of positivity and happiness that can affect whole communities.
The Daily Kindness Challenge
Taking on a daily challenge is an easy and powerful way to add more kindness to our lives and see the positive effects it brings.
The challenge involves doing or witnessing at least one kind act each day, and sharing your experiences in the comments or on social media using a specific hashtag.
This challenge reminds us of how even a small act of kindness can make a big impact on others and our own emotional and mental health.
Summary: Not only is being kind a moral virtue, but also a source of happiness. When we do kind things, even small ones, it not only makes others happy but also creates a positive atmosphere that brings us joy. The daily challenge allows us to experience this firsthand. Let’s start this journey of kindness and see how it nurtures happiness within ourselves and the world.
References
- Why Kindness Matters – Psychology Today.
- A range of kindn activities boost happiness – PubMed.
- Same Ttle – APA PsycNet
- Makes You Happy… and Happiness Makes You Kind – Greater Good.
- How To Fit Being Kind Into Your Life – berkeley.edu.
YOU MATTER Cards
I’ll mention “You Matter” cards in the challenge. You Matter cards are a way to connect with others and let them know they are important and valued. They can be used anytime, anywhere.
To learn more about what they are and how to print or order them online, please visit the links below.
Print “You Matter Cards”
Send for “You Matter Cards”
https://bit.ly/getyoumattercards
Ted Talk “You Matter”
You Matter Kindness Facts
Today’s Kindness Challenge:
Pick one, or add your own!
- Print Out “You Matter” Cards!
- Hand Out You Matter Cards
- Send a New Recipe to a Friend
- Leave Positive Sticky Notes Around the House
- Create a Homemade Gift for Someone
- Tutor Someone
- Reach Out “Just Because”
- Check In With Neighbors
- Give a Stranger a Compliment
- Recycle!
- Be kind to yourself!
- Be kind to yourself!
See You Tomorrow!