Simple Acts of Kindness can….
- Reduce negative emotions (anger, anxiety, depression, etc.)
- Releases neurochemicals that make you feel good when you help others
- Strengthen interpersonal bonds through the release of oxytocin
Make an “everyday” flower:
- Choose your colors
- Arrange your colors in the order you want your flower to be in
- Fold “accordion” style
- Tie in the center with a pipe cleaner
- Cut ends so they are round!
- Start unfolding!
- Attach a note to a friend if you would like!
Stop by OHP to make a tissue paper flower and place it in your friend’s mailbox!
Sources:
Fredrickson, B. L., Cohn, M. A., Coffey, K. A., Pek, J., & Finkel, S. M. (2008). Open hearts build lives: Positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources. Journal of Personality and Social
Psychology, 95, 1045–1062. DOI: 10.1037/a0013262
Sreenivasan, S., Ph.D., & Weinberger, L. E., Ph.D. (2017, November 16). Why Random Acts of Kindness Matter to Your Wellbeing.