5 ways to spread kindness online

It’s time to take a stand, and do what we can to fight the toxicity and negativity of social media before it gets even more out of hand. It’s important to value social media for the enormous benefits it has added to our lives including bringing people across the world together, rather than letting the divisiveness tear us apart.

As the world has increasingly become more dependent on social media, it’s time to analyze the environment it has become. Especially as of late with the pandemic and the polarization of the United States, social media has become a very toxic and divisive place, not to mention the reality of cyberbullying that has been on the rise for years. In fact, 41% of Generation Z says that social platforms have led to them feeling more anxious, sad, and depressed.

Express your gratitude to the people you care about.

Studies show that gratitude makes yourself and others around you happier.

Share an influential article that moves you.

While sharing our personal news and updates on social media is great, try sharing someone else’s work and highlighting their accomplishments on your platform.

Offer words of encouragement.

Brighten someone’s day by leaving a compliment or a few words of encouragement on a post.

Ask for help and maybe even pay it forward.

Research shows that one of the best ways to generate positive emotions is by offering a helping hand to someone. Give someone a chance to smile and offer you a helping hand by asking for help on a project or perhaps giving a helping hand to someone who is looking for it.

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