Being Kind to Strangers Will Actually Make You Happier, Psychologist Says

Being Kind to Strangers Will Actually Make You Happier, Psychologist Says A new study examines three internalstrategies for improving your mood. Interconnectedness focuseson how you share a connectionwith people you don't know. Loving-kindness is a simplesort of well-wishing to strangers. Downward social comparison is thinking about how your life is superior than someone else's. In the study, young adults tried each technique and completed a survey to measure their mood. They reported their levels of anxiety,general happiness, optimism, and empathy. The interconnectedness methodincreased feelings of connectivity. The downward social comparisondidn't show significant mood benefits. Loving-kindness showed significantupgrades in happiness, decreasedanxiety, and increased empathy. So if you want to feel better, wishhappiness for other people!