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Being kind to others is often decided in a moment: how we react to others when they speak, what we do if someone is in need, whether we push for more or take a step back. Kindness is not always easy. It can require effort, sacrifice, and time. But it has its benefits. Kindness can even make you appear more attractive to other people. See where you fall on this kindness scale.
This test is for anyone who wants to examine their kindness levels. It’s designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.
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Young children are intrinsically motivated to see others helped. Psychological Science. R. Hepach, et al.
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When we fall prey to perfectionism, we think we’re honorably aspiring to be our very best, but often we’re really just setting ourselves up for failure, as perfection is impossible and its pursuit inevitably backfires.