Helping your partner deal with stress will benefit you too
Being kind sounds great on its own, and anyway, no one goes through life trying to be a horrible person. But there’s a research to suggest that kindness is also associated with a variety of health benefits. Wouldn’t it benefit one to remember this the next time they feel anger building up inside? Here are three benefits you’ll get from helping out others:
You’ll turn down the effects of stress: According to a 2015 study published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, when participants felt stressed, they had more negative feelings about their lives. But if they helped others out on those stressful days, they didn’t report any negative feelings.
Your heart will work better: Being nice can improve your physical health, too. A 2006 study published in the International Journal of Psychophysiology found that those who provide support to their social networks have better self-esteem, and have a stable blood pressure.
You’ll feel better about your life: Making others happy is also associated with your own happiness. In a series of experiments, researchers at Harvard Business School found that those who spent their money on others — regardless of the amount they were spending — rated their levels of happiness higher than those who bought stuff for themselves.
ACCORDING TO A STUDY THOSE WHO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THEIR SOCIAL NETWORKS HAVE BETTER SELFESTEEM, AND HAVE A STABLE BLOOD PRESSURE