THE IMPORTANCE OF KINDNESS

A very good morning to the honorable judges, teachers and to all my fellow students. Today
I am frequently equated, kindness has deeper meanings. Their layers include generosity,
compassion, and empathy. Being kind also takes a lot of effort and emotional stamina when
living in a sometimes cruel society. It’s a choice with many potential outcomes.

Kindness has been associated with improved health and a greater sense of well-being.
Researchers looked at 2011 studies that focused on cooperative, compassionate, and trust-
based behaviors. The improvement of both physical and mental health was found to have a
“small and meaningful” relationship. Kindness has been shown to reduce cortisol levels in
the body.

There is an aftereffect known as “the helper’s high” when individuals show kindness to
others. Being kind to others fills you with self-confidence and happiness. This boosts your
self-esteem, which is necessary for being upbeat and effective. Giving praise was found in
one study to be associated with higher productivity and decreased turnover.

A good leader must have kindness and empathy, and research demonstrates that treating
others with respect and dignity is important for their success. Strong social ties and a grasp
of people’s emotions are qualities that good leaders possess. According to research,
children who are friendly to their friends more often than to their relatives and strangers
experience more good effects. Prioritizing kindness can improve communication and
emotions of connection in troubled relationships. People who gain from a person’s prosocial
actions are more likely to “pay it forward” to others. It’s a constructive sort of peer
pressure. Thank you.