{"id":12845,"date":"2019-12-28T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-28T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-181994-533056.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=12845"},"modified":"2020-01-01T11:58:53","modified_gmt":"2020-01-01T16:58:53","slug":"ways-to-be-more-kind-happier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.styletomes.com\/lifestyle\/ways-to-be-more-kind-happier\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Ways to Be More Kind &#038; Happier"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">It\u2019s indisputable that doing a good deed brings a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment. We can get into the age-old adage on whether a good deed is truly an altruistic act, or we can directly attest to the fact that mutual benefit in no way diminishes the profound effects good deeds have. There are many ways to be more kind, and as a result happier, so what qualifies as a good act?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of the definition is subjective, but many seem to agree that kindness, generosity, respect, and forgiveness may fall into the traditional definition of \u201crighteousness.\u201d It may preclude having a secure moral ground and a decent model for the act of \u201cgood.\u201d It may also just boil down to practice and attempting to place yourself into the shadow momentarily in order to raise another thing or being to a level that supersedes your existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What it boils down to is the fact that good and kind actions have a positive effect on your health and wellbeing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Kind people tend to have longer lives. This idea is tied to the finding that kindness makes us happier, reducing depression and anxiety. In fact, we can go as far as saying that kindness CAUSES us to be happier- this is a pretty strong argument for benevolence. (<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007%2Fs10902-011-9267-5#\" target=\"_blank\">Journal of Happiness Studies<\/a>) (<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/citedby\/10.1080\/00224540903365554#tabModule\" target=\"_blank\">The Journal of Social Psychology<\/a>)<\/li><li>Altruistic giving produces a \u201chelpers\u2019 high.\u201d This is a set of distinct physical sensations such as feeling a rush of energy followed by a calm and increased sense of self-worth.<\/li><li>Compassion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.styletomes.com\/blogging-tips\/time-management-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"increases your productivity. (opens in a new tab)\">increases your productivity.<\/a> The case \u201ctime is money\u201d may be valid, but so is the argument that time invested in volunteering boosts your own success at work.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We can all benefit from being a little nicer and more invested in being good. It sounds like being consistently good and kind is unrealistic, especially when you\u2019re getting shoved left and right on a crowded subway. However, devoting a portion of your day to kindness trains your \u201cgood\u201d muscle until you can maintain your positive outlook for longer periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you become \u201cgood\u201d? Use the following few tips as a starting point:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Define what being kind means to you.<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We already laid the groundwork, but you might have a different idea of what good looks like. Consequently, you might find some of the acts of good might not be as effective in providing you the happiness if you\u2019re not finding them fulfilling. Think about what provides you with a sense of purpose and do that. This approach relieves any obligation to be good by others\u2019 definitions, but in no way diminishes the value of your actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Balance your obligation to being good and kind with your sensibilities.<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kindness should not be mistaken for weakness, and you should not succumb to abuse. You are not a doormat to be walked over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Give people the benefit of the doubt<\/strong>. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Too often we judge people by how they look, what they wear, how they behave. Each person has a story. If we judge people by how they look, we might as well judge people by how they paint an abstract. We have no basis to the story without knowing the artist. Greet each person as if they\u2019re kindhearted as well. People often have walls up as a result of being hurt in some fashion. By acting with kindness, you\u2019ll allow them to let their guard down and accept you into their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t wait for others to be more kind to you, take the first step!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are the leader of your own life, and you don&#8217;t need someone else to carve out kindness in you. Take the first step in making good in the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn the value of forgiveness.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Holding on to grudges means more stress and higher cortisol spikes in your life. True forgiveness means you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.styletomes.com\/lifestyle\/get-out-of-your-head-and-gain-confidence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"don't ruminate (opens in a new tab)\">don&#8217;t ruminate<\/a> over what happened over and over, wishing someone didn&#8217;t do the thing that upset you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Celebrate others\u2019 good qualities and achievements.<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s natural to feel slightly jealous sometimes, but envy to the point of personal disappointment not only doesn\u2019t help anyone, it ultimately hurts you. Stay aware of your feelings toward others and their achievements, and recognize their value and hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Set a goal to do one kind thing for someone else.<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Give a small contribution to charity, walk a local shelter dog, or volunteer to tutor kids after school whose parents might be struggling day to day. Find your own ways to give, whether it\u2019s with your time or physical contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Try smiling at a stranger or your barista at least once a day!<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The happiness is contagious, and your positive vibe will spread some joy unto others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treat others with respect!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to be treated with value and respect, and so does everybody else. Don&#8217;t look down on others and give them the kindness you would like in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-background is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"background-color:#e5ecb7\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.styletomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/ways-to-be-more-kind-and-happier-style-tomes-p.jpg\" alt=\"There are many ways to be more kind, and as a result happier, so what qualifies as a good act? 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