In the world of social media, it can appear that physical appearances have become of the utmost importance. However, you should never underestimate the importance of being kind to others. The quote, “No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart,” emphasizes how attractive kindness and positivity truly are.
Kindness is Attractive
Have you ever met someone who looked attractive, but they were mean towards other people? How did you feel about that person?
When I was in high school, there was an older boy who was in my chorus class who I thought was gorgeous. One day we were paired up together and I was excited to have an opportunity to get to know him. Well, he turned out to be such a jerk. And not even in a charming, redeemable kind of way. After that one interaction with him, I no longer found him attractive. At all.
Studies have shown that people are attracted to kind people with good character. There are even indications that internal beauty is reflected as outer beauty.
Essentially, people like people who are nice to other people and nice to themselves.
Kindness Makes Us Feel Good
Not only does kindness attract other people, but it also makes us feel more positive about our own lives. Showing kindness to others has been shown to increase empathy, improve mood, improve health, and decrease stress.
With all of those benefits, there is no reason to not be kind to others.
How to Radiate Positivity and Kindness
Smile All of the Time
The simplest way you can radiate positivity and kindness is to smile. People feel more at ease and more friendly when they see a smile. In addition, when we smile, our brains and bodies receive numerous benefits including decreased stress, decreased pain, and improved mood.
Hand Out Genuine Compliments
You can make someone’s day 100 times better by giving them a compliment. It is so easy to tell someone you like how they styled their hair or that you really like an idea that they came up with, and it can truly make a difference in that person’s life.
Lend a Helping Hand
There is always someone around us who could use some help. Whether it’s lending a person your pen at the post office or volunteering at your local food pantry, helping others is a great way to spread kindness and also feel more positive about your life.
Take Care of Yourself
That being said, you can’t help others if you haven’t yet helped yourself. People with good hearts tend to put other people before themselves, but self-care is necessary to be able to give other people your best. Being kind to yourself is just as important as being kind to other people.
Avoid Gossip
Gossip is not kind. Gossip is typically intended to harm someone’s reputation. People that radiate positivity and kindness do not engage in gossip and discourage gossip from those around them.
Do Things That Make You Happy
If you do more of the things that you enjoy, you’ll feel more positive about life and will be able to share that positivity with other people. Do what makes you happy and encourage others to do so as well.
Share Your Talents with Others
Everyone is good at different things. You likely have skills that the person next to you lacks. A great way to be kind to others is to share your talents with them. For example, if you’re good at home improvement and you know someone who is looking to get work done on their home, offer some insights to help them plan their project.
Say “Thank You”
Expressing gratitude to the people in your life can help them feel appreciated and feel like they are important. Being grateful can also help you increase your overall happiness.
