Why Random Acts of Kindness Matter to Your Well-being
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Psychology Today
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Abstract
Mother Teresa once said, “We cannot do great things on this earth, only small things with great love.”
Small acts of kindness resonate in all our lives. For example:
- Letting someone cut in front of you in a traffic jam.
- Stopping to talk with an elderly neighbor, even though you are in a rush.
- Lending a helping hand to a co-worker who’s behind on their project, even though this means that you will have to stay late at work.
- Giving a gift certificate for a dinner out to a couple who you know are facing hard times.