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Kindness Qoutes

· “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” - Dalai Lama

· “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” - Leo Buscaglia

· “If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.” - Dolly Parton

· “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” - Amelia Earhart

· “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou

· “No act of kindness is too small. The gift of kindness may start as a small ripple that over time can turn into a tidal wave affecting the lives of many.”
- Kevin Heath

· “Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change.” - Bob Kerrey

· “If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it.” - Lucy Larson

Mental Health Myths Busted/Did you know?
Increases Happiness. Kindness has been shown to increase subjective well-being and improve mood. The more kind we are, the more we tend to feel positive emotions (Otake et al., 2006).
Boosts social relationships. People that show kindness are more likely to develop genuine connections with others and feel content with their social networks (Otake et al., 2006).
Promotes oxytocin. Oxytocin, commonly referred to as the feel good hormone, is a hormone that can support positive self-esteem. It helps us feel more joy and can also improve heart health by reducing stress (Verona, Murphy, & Breslin, 2018).
Reduce depressive moods. Being kind to others can help you feel more self-confident and energetic, which can elevate your mood and help minimize feelings of depression (Carter, 2011).
Produces the “Helper’s High.” We’ve heard the term running high, but have you heard of a helper’s high? Researchers have shown that when we do good deeds for others, our brain’s pleasure and reward centers fire up. Being kind can create a rush of positive energy and uplift us, which is a phenomenon called “helper’s high” (Dossey, 2021).
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