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Random acts of kindness can give you a helper’s high

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Being nice to strangers isn't just morally good; it's a selfish pursuit of good feelings. Engaging in random acts of kindness triggers an intense internal reward mechanism that leaves you feeling ridiculously pleased with yourself.

Random acts of kindness can give you a helper’s high
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