Some people think asking for help is something that you shouldn’t do. It often brings out insecurities and worries about how we are perceived. Don’t give up! Ask for help, find out how in this week’s blog.
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Decades of research indicate that acts of kindness provide substantial benefits to our wellbeing. But how much kindness is needed? Several studies show that at least five acts of kindness are necessary over the week (Lyubomirsky & Layous, 2013). Here are some ideas to consider…
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The second pillar of kindness is kind thoughts. The best way to think about this is to picture the running dialogue in our heads. Typically, that dialogue is composed of thoughts about ourselves and others. It's that voice that whispers things like, "that person doesn't like me," or “they think I'm not smart, etc." Let’s learn how to address these thoughts and develop self-compassion.
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For kindness to be your "default" mode, you must hone those other-related emotions such as empathy, sympathy, and compassion. Here is how to identify and differentiate these emotions - and how to use them to be kind!
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When asked, most of us would say that we want to be kind. And it is something we value in others. In Western society, we appreciate kindness in others even more than honesty, gratitude, or hope. In this week’s blog, learn the general definition of kindness, its’ three pillars, and benefits…
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Dealing with today's enormous challenges may have led us to act out in ways that are not characteristic of our behavior, especially toward others. We may find that we are a little more impatient, irritable, and intolerant of others. However, allowing ourselves to go down this path is not good for our mental or physical health. It is certainly not good for our relationships. A powerful antidote for these feelings is injecting kindness into our thoughts and deeds.
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