Why Doing Good For Others Does Good For You Too...
We’ve all heard that doing good makes you feel good and science proves it. Every time you do something kind, your brain releases dopamine and oxytocin, the “feel-good” chemicals linked to happiness and connection. These don’t just lift your mood; they train your brain to look for more positives around you.
But wait there's more... your brain also has something called confirmation bias, meaning it looks for proof that your attitude is right. If you focus on negatives or trying to prove someone wrong, your brain finds more reasons to stay stuck there.
Think of it like this: When you do a good deed, your brain goes, “Oh, that felt good. Let’s do that again.” It’s a small action that builds a powerful feedback loop of positivity and gets you looking for the next opportunity to replicate this feeling. The more kindness you give, the more your brain notices kindness; in people, in situations and in yourself.
But here’s the flip side - when we’re stuck in a bad mood, trying to prove someone wrong or hunting for negatives - our brain shifts in the opposite direction. It starts scanning for what’s wrong instead of what’s right. Just like doing good trains your brain to find positives, focusing on negativity trains it to see more negatives.
So, one good deed a day isn’t just about being nice - it’s a simple, science-backed way to boost your mood, your mindset and your confidence.
Start small:
Looking to prove people wrong, see the negatives all day long!
Looking to do something kind, Positivity is all you're find.