I am very interested in the science behind acts of kindness and positive psychology.  More and more studies are being done on the beneficial effects of kindness.  This is my effort to make current research and data easily accessible and shareable.

Here’s a new-ish article on the benefits of gratitude–all scientifically backed.

I always knew I felt happier after spending time in nature. But, little did I know it can have profound impacts on our physical and mental health and well-being. This article does a great job explaining why we should all make more time to connect with nature.

I am a questioner: before I buy into anything, I want to know why I should. That’s why I really like this article.  It gives you concrete information on why you should implement a gratitude practice in your life.  And, good links to other resources on how you can implement one in a way that works best for you.

We often hear about the importance of gratitude, especially around the holidays.  This article from Harvard Medical School gives a practical summary of why and how to incorporate gratitude in your life to maximize its benefits.

New research has been released supporting the positive impact of kind acts.  But this time it proves that we regularly underestimate how much good those acts actually do.

I found this article intriguing…are we focusing too much on ourselves?

The Science of Kindness: More research backing up the benefits of kindness to your health.  This time from a major hospital: Cedars Sinai – ranked #6 hospital in the nation by US News & World Report.

The benefits of kindness from a psychologist’s point of view.  Includes a great list of ideas of how to practice kindness in your life.

This article was appealing to me due to its compelling information proving how kindness is such a great mood booster.

This article outlines the research that demonstrates the profound impact that positive language and actions have on our relationships, in business and in our personal life.

A great article by the New York Times that discusses the health advantages of volunteering.  Also – lots of great links to related topics.

Still not convinced?  This article from WebMD is straightforward and comprehensive.