Kindness is free and this year, on Kindness Day, let us all sincerely make a promise to be kind to everyone. But, why should we do so? Is being kind to strangers beneficial for us? It may or may not be for you, but a little act of kindness can make someone’s day and bring a smile to their face. So, we thought of enriching about the ‘why’ of being kind to strangers is important. Take a look!
Is the Cure for Anxiety
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Have you ever been anxious and felt calmer when someone smiled at you? We all go through so much in our lives that makes us anxious. Try passing a smile to a stranger who may be anxious and it will surely make them feel better.
Reduces Stress
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A kind act can also reduce stress. It’s a win-win situation for both parties. On a busy day just by greeting someone, you can reduce your stress as well the other person’s within a few minutes!
Spreads Smiles
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Try offering a seat to a stranger, and you will notice a gleaming face on their smile. Furthermore, you can also randomly surprise someone with s small gift or a cake and get ready to catch a smile that will reach their eyes. Their smile will also bring one to your face!
Open’s Doors to New Relationships
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Being kind to a stranger leads to a conversation, and hence, you can form new friendships and relationships with people. Therefore, it will help you in socialising!
Kindness Comes Back in Doubly Way
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Yes, it does. What goes around comes back in a double way. A small act of kindness will come back to you unexpectedly and in a better way which will leave you in awe.