How Kindness Fits Into a Happy Life

How Kindness Fits Into a Happy Life
People who were kind enjoyed a happiness rooted in meaning and purpose. Mabeline72/Shutterstock
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We all know that it’s good to be kind to others. Kindness is an important virtue. It also sustains relationships and helps us build a trusting and cooperative society.

You may have also heard that kindness makes you happier and healthier. But what does that mean for you? What acts of kindness will make us happiest, and who tends to benefit the most? A newly published review of decades of kindness research provides some answers.
Jill Suttie
Jill Suttie
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Jill Suttie, Psy.D., is Greater Good’s former book review editor and now serves as a staff writer and contributing editor for the magazine. This article was republished from the Greater Good online magazine.
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