The power of kindness - Ep. 11

  In this episode, we explore the link between kindness and happiness, and I share practical tips on how mindfulness can help us bring more kindness into our life. Much has been written about kindness in recent years, in particular about the link between kindness and happiness.  Recent research has showed that kindness does nudge us towards happiness.  Giving and receiving kindness makes a difference to the way our day might unfold. The great news is that being kind creates a mini ripple effect. Your smile could light up someone's day, soften their heart, and simply make them feel seen in a world where we all rush past each other. It might, in turn, encourage them to smile at the next person they cross paths with. And on goes the kindness ripple… Tune in to find out how mindfulness can help us bring more kindness into our world. And in the coming week, why not try 'living awake' more often, noticing the acts of kindness people around you do for you, and triggering a few of your own kindness ripples …   For more tips on how to live a more mindful and purposeful life, hop over to www.lightupandthrive.com.   Music by www.hooksound.com