💕 Kindness was the theme in the Zen Den last night (along with hot chocs) 💕 Here’s why being kind feels so good: .
1️⃣ When you do something good and kind for someone oxytocin the “love hormone” is released which helps to lower blood pressure, improve overall heart health, increase self-esteem and optimism .
2️⃣ It’s been shown that people that are more kind have 23% less cortisol (the stress hormone) and age slower than the average population. .
3️⃣ Kindness is most similar to a medical anti-depressant. Kindness pushes your body to produce serotonin, the “feel-good” chemical that provides healing and calming feelings. .
Loved this point made by one of the Zen Denners.... kindness is her favourite act of self-care – because it’s about doing good for others that just happens to be really good for you too. Instant Karma. What a great point. #kindness #worldkindnessday #zenden #zenpilates #compassion #zenergyactive #hotchocs #luxhotchocs #baileys #boozyhotchocs #firesidechats #wellbeing #instantkarma
Source: PositivePsychology.com
