Kindness - It's better than Chocolate & A Gift Worth Giving

How are you feeling?  I hope you have a happy, wiggle in your step....if not, I have an idea that may add a little spark.... it ranks right up there with chocolate!  I am talking about how to get our brain to release those feel-good chemicals  without the added calories that sweets will give us.    I’m talking dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin — the same kind of “ahhh” response we associate with chocolate 🍫 (but without the sugar crash).   It's short and easy to listen to on your phone....click here.   Besides that it won't cost you a thing, so forward it to a girlfriend, or two.   After conducting a deep dive into the study of kindness, I now consider it our Superpower. Research shows that acts of kindness trigger the release of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin—chemicals in the brain that promote calm, connection, and well-being. At the same time, kindness helps lower cortisol—the stress hormone that keeps us tense, reactive, and emotionally exhausted. In other words, kindness doesn’t just help others…
it physically calms your own body. That’s why offering kindness often leaves you feeling lighter, steadier, and more at peace.     Kindness Creates Connection—and Connection Is Protective Studies consistently show that kindness strengthens social bonds and a sense of belonging. And here’s why that matters:
Human connection is one of the strongest buffers against stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. When you practice kindness—whether it’s listening, encouraging, or helping—you’re reinforcing a message to your nervous system:
“I’m not alone. We’re connected.” That sense of connection is deeply stabilizing. Kindness Supports Physical Health.     Research also links consistent acts of kindness and volunteering to: Lower blood pressure Improved heart health Stronger immune response Greater longevity So kindness is not just emotional or spiritual—it’s physical. Your body was designed to thrive in generosity, not isolation.   Want more? Visit my website: https://realpositivechange.com Follow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cathyfreemanart/