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·June 11, 2025·5 min read

Fast-Track to Happiness: One Week of Micro-Acts Makes a Difference

A new study has shown that just seven days of small, daily acts of kindness and gratitude can significantly improve emotional wellbeing. In the web-based Big Joy Project, nearly 17,600 participants from around the world performed micro-acts like sharing joyful moments and listing things they’re grateful for.

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·April 24, 2023·5 min read

A Helping Hand: Small Acts of Kindness Occur Every Two Minutes

In a study of people from different countries and cultural backgrounds, researchers found people tend to ask for assistance with small tasks on average every two minutes. Across cultures, people tend to positively respond to the requests of others more often than they deny assistance. The findings suggest all cultures may have more similar cooperative behaviors than prior research has established.

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·January 10, 2023·5 min read

Feeling Depressed? Performing Acts of Kindness May Help

Performing acts of kindness lead to improvements of symptoms for those who suffer from anxiety and depression, a new study reports.

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·November 21, 2022·6 min read

Do You Underestimate the Impact of Being Kind?

Those who act with kindness often underestimate how much others appreciate their actions.

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·August 18, 2022·4 min read

Random Acts of Kindness Make a Bigger Splash Than Expected

People often underestimate the positive emotions and outcomes people who are the recipients of random acts of kindness feel.

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·April 11, 2022·5 min read

The Power of Kindness in Improving Brain Health

Teaching children to be kind and practicing kindness at home improves a parent's resilience and a child's empathy.

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·September 3, 2020·4 min read

When Doing Good Boosts Health and Well-Being

Prosocial behavior is good for people's health and wellbeing, but not all altruistic acts are equally beneficial for the giver.

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·March 28, 2019·4 min read

A simple strategy to improve your mood in 12 minutes: Journal of Happiness Studies

Contemplating loving-kindness reduces anxiety while increasing happiness, empathy and feelings of social connection, a new study reports.

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·September 11, 2018·4 min read

Neural Link Between Altruism and Empathy Toward Strangers

Researchers report those who enter into an altruistic act, such as donating a kidney to an anonymous recipient, are more sensitive to a stranger's fear and pain.