Kindness 2.0 By Sarah Cramoysan

The Positive Psychology People

This article highlights the practice of kindness and its benefits in promoting happiness and wellbeing, as explored in Buckinghamshire New University's Applied Positive Psychology course. While students engaging in acts of kindness found positive experiences, the article also discusses potential downsides of kindness including undermining the recipient's autonomy or feeling of indebtedness. Moreover, it emphasizes that true compassion involves understanding the recipient's needs, offering help with no expectations, and thoughtful choice of causes to support. The author encourages sharing acts of kindness to inspire others, extending the cycle of positivity.