What Happened To The Compassion In The World

It seems like we live in a dog-eat-dog society. We are always so concerned about ourselves that we fail to look at the big picture. It is almost like we no longer embrace a sense of community. We do not have compassion.

The trouble is, compassion is a powerful emotion, and it has many benefits.

1.  You Will Be Happier

Showing compassion to others is not simply altruistic. When you support someone else, it boosts your happiness. A study from Harvard showed that donating money can make you happier than using it yourself.

2.  Makes You More Attractive

Studies show that positive personality traits like kindness and compassion increase people's perceptions of attractiveness. People rated headshots more attractive when attached to a quality like compassion.

3.  Improves Your Relationships

Being compassionate is a key to solid relationships. Whether personal or professional, people will be more comfortable and receptive to you if you show compassion towards them and others.

4.  Uplifts Your Community

Compassion is not only effective in your direct relationships. It helps inspire the people all around you. Compassionate deeds have a way of spreading similar to a wildfire. This phenomenon was examined in a study that showed acts of kindness spread just as quickly as bad.

5.  Improves Your Mental Well-Being

Compassion is not just about other individuals. We have got to practice self-compassion as well. Frequently, we find it easier to be compassionate towards others than towards ourselves. Studies have shown that self-compassion is indisputably related to an individual's well-being.

6.  Boosts Your Self-Esteem

Compassionate behavior such as donating, volunteering, and helping people in other ways has been shown to increase both academic aspirations and self-esteem among teenagers.

7.  Increases Health and Longevity

Compassion does not just boost teenagers' self-esteem. It has also been linked to improved mortality rates amongst older volunteers—compassionate behaviors like volunteering address more senior people's individual and societal needs.

8.  Helps You Resolve Conflicts

Life is full of conflict. No matter how much your try to steer clear of conflict, it is sure to pop up in your life. Compassion helps you address this conflict more effectively. You find it much easier to put yourself in someone else's shoes when you can show compassion.

9.  You Become Calmer

When you strive to be a more compassionate person, you will find that you are naturally more patient and get less irritated. It is easier to forgive minor transgressions, and more issues will roll off your back.