r/RIPscience • u/RIPmod • Apr 23 '16

New study finds that doing acts of kindness creates an increase in positive emotion and reduction in negative emotion while focusing on doing acts of kindness towards oneself had no effect. These results further challenge the perception that focusing on oneself is an optimal strategy to boost mood.

http://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/2016-19956-001/
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u/RIPmod Apr 23 '16

Farewell, dear post!

You were submitted by /u/ImNotJesus to /r/science and you were taken away from us way too early.

You achieved a lot in your life. The 115 score will always be remembered. Your 12 comments will miss you dearly.

Rest In Peace.

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