Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Kind people make the world a better place. Acts of kindness hardly make headlines, but the people who perform acts of kindness make us have more faith in humanity.
Kindness and empathy help us relate to other people and have more positive relationships with friends, family, and even perfect strangers we encounter in our daily lives. Besides just improving personal relationships, kindness can actually make you healthier.
Even though they rarely get the credit they deserve, caring people deserve to be celebrated for many reasons.
Below are 10 ways kind people make the world a better place:
1. They are selfless
Kind people rarely think of themselves. They are rewarded not by tangible objects, but by seeing joy in other people’s lives. Kind hearted people are content knowing that their actions have made a profound impact on the life of someone in need.
2. They don’t look for praise
Not only do kind people not look for praises, but they also rarely take credit for their actions. While those they have affected constantly dote out compliments and thank-yous, they usually respond with “It’s no big deal.”
3. They lift others up
Kind people lift others up in two ways. For one, they help people who have fallen on hard times, or have found themselves in bad situations. They also lift up those around them who are inspired by their efforts.
4. They provide for their loved ones
Kind people bend over backward for their family and friends. They all have other things they could be doing, but they make sure they take care of the needs of their loved ones.
5. They are productive
Kind people are not sedentary, they keep going, no matter how tired they may be. Kind people feel a duty to others and stop at nothing until they complete a task.
6. They don’t judge others
Kind people see everyone as equals, regardless of their circumstances. They accept everyone who comes into their lives, treat them equally and build some long-lasting friendships.
7. They give humanity hope
We are constantly inundated with negative stories on the news that hearing of random acts of positivity and kindness remind us that not everyone out there is awful. These people are the ones who keep the rest of us going, even on our toughest days.
8. They are not takers
Kind people are rarely consumers. They give and and usually don’t take anything back. These are the people who help humanity progress. They are always creating opportunities for themselves and others.
9. They are role models
Kind people are the ones people look up to. They sometimes seem like superheros, since they’re always “on” no matter how tough their current circumstances may be. They inspire people to be the best they can be.
10. They actions are contagious
One tiny act of kindness can cause a ripple effect that could be felt throughout the world. All it takes is one person to set the ball in motion. This is what kind people do, they trigger a chain reaction.
Being kind literally increases our levels of health and happiness. Research shows this impacts our relationships positively, as well.
Kindness helps keeps couples together. The more your partner is on the receiving end of your goodwill, the more likely they are to shower you with love in return. This is why we love kind people.
Kindness is so powerful that it helps in improving your relationship with yourself, people surrounding you and the person whom you helped. It ultimately fosters respect and better emotional ties.
Kindness has been shown to increase self-esteem, empathy and compassion, and improve mood. It can decrease blood pressure and cortisol, a stress hormone, which directly impacts stress levels. People who give of themselves in a balanced way also tend to be healthier and live longer. This is how being kind affects you.
