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Health Benefits of Being Kind and How to Start Your Journey

We all intuitively know that being kind is a good thing. Holding the door for someone, helping someone with their items, or tipping the barista, they're all acts that make us feel a bit warm and fuzzy while doing them. Well some people believe the effects of being kind can have a greater impact than just the moment they're happening. According to Dan Harris of ABC News there are 6 ways being nice can boost your health. 1. It Feels Good As stated above, it's that warm feeling you get after giving. Acts of kindness boost the reward section of the brain which explains why it feels so darn good. 2. You'll Have a Longer Life Studies show all populations, including those with different types of health issues, live longer after giving their time. 3. More Money That's right, more money! Being kind changes your attitude, your energy, and the way people interact with you in and out of work. A positive shift makes you more popular and can increase t