[00:00:00] Can even small acts of kindness have a big impact? Psychologists explored how people perceive the effects of kind acts on others. Do people underestimate their kind acts positive impact on others? Perhaps that lessens future giving. Researchers conducted a series of experiments with over 500 participants. They asked them to perform various acts of kindness, such as giving a cup of hot chocolate or giving away a gift card to strangers and peers. The recipients reported their degree of appreciation, and givers estimated recipients appreciation of their kind act.
[00:00:32] Participants consistently underestimated the positive impact of their kind acts. Findings suggest that people may not fully realize the power of their own kindness. Recipients reported more positive responses than givers expected.
[00:00:46] Even small gestures, such as holding the door for someone, offering help, expressing appreciation, or giving a compliment with warmth can make a significant difference in someone's day and sense of feeling connected. Engage in more random acts of kindness, you and the recipient will likely be more impacted than you expect. Humanity dearly needs more kindness daily. Lift someone's spirits. Reach out and connect.
