Six methods for ensuring success. - Kindness adds seven years to one's lifespan.
Doctor Kelli Harding, a psychiatrist, shares in her book "The Rabbit Effect" that our lives could potentially extend by at least seven years if we treat each other kindly. She explains that friendship boosts the immune system and reduces blood pressure, leading to better health and longer life.
James Ellis, a health coach, further adds that kindness towards oneself and others impacts happiness hormones, resulting in lower blood pressure and stress levels, thus promoting longevity.
To implement these ideas in our daily lives, here are some tips from the experts:
Foster strong friendships
Friends have a positive impact on our health. People who have emotionally significant relationships and social support live up to 22% longer than those with fewer connections. Friends help us celebrate good times, support us in difficult times, and combat loneliness. They also assist in reducing stress levels during challenging situations such as divorce, illness, or death.
Be generous
Scientists have found that providing assistance and time can protect our health and add years to our lives. A 2013 study on 846 individuals revealed that those who had shown kindness in stressful situations the previous year faced a decreased risk of death compared to those who had not.
Engage in volunteer work
A study of 10,000 students who graduated in 1957 found that three percent fewer volunteers had died compared to non-volunteers in 2008. Volunteering is all about helping others. When you do a meaningful job, you can change someone's life while also benefiting yourself.
Smile more frequently
Smiling elevates your mood and releases cortisol and endorphins, both of which support your immune system and lower blood pressure. A 2010 study by researchers in Michigan, USA, discovered that people who smile frequently live an average of 79.9 years, compared to those who only partially smile, who live 75 years, and those who don't smile, who live 72.9 years. While children smile around 400 times a day, a happy adult smiles 40-50 times a day, and a typical adult smiles 20 times a day.
Be compassionate towards yourself
A 2019 research article from the "Boston University School of Medicine" found that maintaining a positive mental outlook might contribute to a longer lifespan and a greater chance of reaching 85 years or beyond. Prioritize self-love and avoid feeling guilty about not being perfect or setting unrealistic expectations for yourself.
Act as an active listener
Listening keeps your mind four years younger and active. It promotes mindfulness, which aids in overcoming fears. Mastering the skill of listening improves the speaker's and listener's happiness, productivity, and relaxation.
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