Why Choose Kindness?
Kindness makes us healthier
Studies have shown that kindness has many health benefits. This link has been found true for the person giving kindness as well as the person receiving kindness. One of the many ways that kindness increases our health is by lowering cortisol levels. Cortisol is a hormone that is released into the body when a person is under some kind of stress. High cortisol levels for a prolonged amount of time has been shown to lead to hypertension, high cholesterol, and weaker bones.
Kindness strengthens community
Kindness is one of the key ingredients in community. Communities are places where people feel cared for, supported, and safe. So, naturally, when people are kind to each other it begins to build community. Along with community, kindness also builds stronger relationships on a personal level.
Kindness makes us happier
There are many ways that kindness contributes to our overall happiness. One of the ways that kindness contributes to overall happiness is by increasing the amount of happy chemicals in the brain, like dopamine and serotonin which both contribute to a feeling of happiness.
