Welcome to "The One-to-One Thing" podcast!
In this episode, we explore the topic of kindness and its impact on our lives. We delve into the definition of kindness and where it comes from, as well as the different types of kindness and how they play out in our lives.
We go on a journey through the roots of kindness and explain that it isn't just a universal virtue; it is also rooted in our nature as social animals. It's driven by the hormones serotonin and oxytocin and has an impact on our overall well-being.
We also discuss the different types of kindness, including kin altruism, mutualism, reciprocal altruism, and competitive altruism. We explore how each type of kindness shows up in our lives and the benefits it brings.
One key takeaway from this episode is that being kind is not just about doing something good for others; it's also about doing something good for ourselves. Our compassion can lead us to act kindly towards others, just as much as our desire to promote happiness and flourishing.
Here's a thought-provoking question for you: How can you actively seek out opportunities to be kind and widen the group of people you show kindness to?
We hope this episode sparks a deeper reflection on the concept of kindness and inspires you to incorporate more kindness in your life.
Thanks for tuning in, and we hope you enjoy the show!
Link to research paper:
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of performing acts of kindness on the well-being of the actor
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2018.02.014
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