"Random Acts of Kindness" Day may be on a Friday this year, but the organization behind it hopes to remind you that being nice is an everyday endeavor. Of course, being kind to people regularly is simply a great thing to do. However, research shows that those who help others … [Read more...] about More reasons to become a RAKtivist? Being kind to others also benefits the self
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9 random acts of kindness you can do daily
Research tells us that when we do something kind for someone else, we feel more compassionate, energetic, and happier overall. Typically, when we think of an act of kindness, we think of things like holding the door for someone or donating money to charity. But there are so many … [Read more...] about 9 random acts of kindness you can do daily
Attract more positivity to your life with these 5 daily habits
When Tyler Beaty lost his job after nearly a decade, people often told him to “think positive.” He tried but found it did little to change his attitude. It wasn’t until Beaty took some time for deep self-evaluation and realized that many of his habits were feeding negativity into … [Read more...] about Attract more positivity to your life with these 5 daily habits
World Happiness Report shines a light in dark times
The past few years have been incredibly challenging for the world, though it turns out we’re doing better than you might think! According to an international research project, levels of social support and benevolence actually increased in this difficult time. This year is the … [Read more...] about World Happiness Report shines a light in dark times
Findings from largest public study on kindness
Kindness can turn a bad day into a great one in a matter of seconds. We all hold the power to give the gift of kindness within us, whether that's giving someone your full attention in a conversation or just simply smiling at a stranger on the street, these little gestures can … [Read more...] about Findings from largest public study on kindness