Have you ever noticed how a simple good deed can brighten someone's day? Well, research shows it can also boost your own happiness!
Lyubomirsky, Tkach, and Yelverton (2004) conducted an experiment to examine the impact of kindness on wellbeing. During the study, participants were instructed to engage in five random acts of kindness per week over a six-week period. These acts involved actions that benefited others or brought them happiness, often involving personal effort or sacrifice, such as preparing meals, donating blood, assisting with chores, or offering assistance to those in need. Conversely, the control group received no specific instructions regarding acts of kindness. The findings revealed that participants who actively practiced kindness reported an increase in their happiness levels, whereas those in the control group experienced only marginal changes. This study underscores the beneficial effects of deliberate kindness practices on overall wellbeing.
Here's how you can incorporate this powerful practice into your life:
