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Being nice to others is an important way to spread kindness and positivity.
Individual acts of kindness trigger the release ofoxytocinandendorphinsand appear to foster the creation of new neural connections.
Being kind is a self-reinforcing habit.
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We crave the feel-good sensation of being kind, so one act of kindness can easily lead to another.
When you find yourself criticizing someone, have a go at adopt a more positive mindset.
How can you reframe the situation andbe more optimistic?
For instance, if a co-worker makes a mistake, pause before you criticize their work.
Be Honest
Stay true to yourself and your values.
you might still express yourself nicely while being honest.
Notice how you talk to yourself and how you react when something goes wrongdo you blame or punish yourself?
Do you call yourself names?
By practicing patience and niceness toward ourselves, we make it easier to be nice to others.
Be Open-Minded
Life is full of change.
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Remember that other peoples behavior does not need to bring yours down.
Its easier to be nice when you feel good about others.
Practice Gratitude
Spend a few minutes each day thinking about something for which you are grateful.
You might find it helpful to keep agratitude journal.
Respect Others
Empathy and respect are also important components of niceness.
Respect people’s time as well.
Avoid staring at your phone too much.
Defining Nice
What does it mean to be nice?
How do you know if you are a nice person?
The field of personality psychology suggests that there are a few different personality traits associated with this quality.
Psychologists often describe personality in terms offive broad dimensions.
One of these dimensions is known asagreeableness.
It encompasses several traits that relate to how you treat others.
Such behaviors obviously benefit those we help and foster greater social connectedness.
However, research also suggests that being nice to other people can also benefit your own mental health.
Better Mood
Being nice feels good.
Research suggests that engaging in kind and helpful acts can help improve your mood.
The study also found that the more kind acts people performed, the happier they reported feeling.
Decreased Stress
Niceness may also play a role in stress relief.
Studies suggest that being nice may also help people cope more effectively with the effects of stress.
Increased Kindness
Research has also shown that kindness can be contagious.
This is particularly true if the need to be nice impedes genuine communication and authenticity.
Being nice feels goodmaking niceness a habit is often its own reward.
It’s OK if you’re struggling to be a nicer person.
Like any skill, being a nicer person may take time and effort.
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