KINDNESS:
THE UNDERRATED GOOD MENTAL HEALTH SECRET
Many people believe that being kind makes you soft and that in a world that rewards being tough, kindness can be mistaken for being naive. We often get advice or give advice like “Don’t be too nice, people will walk all over you.”
Contrary to these beliefs, it has been scientifically proven that kindness is a powerful act of emotional strength. It takes self-awareness, empathy and courage to remain kind in an unkind world.
Far from draining us, genuine kindness triggers the brain’s “feel-good” chemicals – dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins, known to reduce stress, lower anxiety and strengthen our sense of connection.
In simple terms, kindness isn’t just good manners. It’s good mental health.
