How To Feel Better in A New York Minute

I am a big believer in practicing random acts of kindness. As much as it helps someone else, I also do it because of how it makes me feel.

How To Fix A Crazy Day with A Random Act

We all have those days when we get caught up in the craziness. The work deadlines and other obligations tug at us. They seem to be what is leading, or should I say dragging, us through our day. Those are the days when stopping for a brief moment, taking in our surroundings, and doing something simple and unexpected makes a real difference.

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I have had days when I just wanted to get home, but I had to stop at the grocery store. Those are the days when I am going to let someone go ahead of me in line while I wait. It is wild how stealing that brief minute it takes to wait for someone to have a turn before you make your world slow down. It always makes me feel better, even if they do have 10 coupons and are paying with a check they haven't written yet.

Last week, the New York State Police shared one of their troopers practicing a random act of kindness. They called it "doing the right thing," but I see it as also being very thoughtful and a great way to take a break from the patrol car.

In the video below, you will see Trooper Hanaburgh climb a baseball backstop fence and fix a flag.

New York State Trooper Fixes Flag at Baseball Field

It Is A Scientific Fact That Acts Of Kindness Make You Feel Better

Hey, and if you don't think I am right about how you will feel, then let me share with you the science courtesy of Randon Acts of Kindness - The Science of Kindness. Yep, there is actual scientific proof that random acts of kindness will make you feel better.

So the next time you feel grumpy and feel like the world is dragging you around, take a moment to look around. You are sure to see someone who may be having the same kind of day. Offer a hand, a smile, or even your turn in line. Trust me, your day will suddenly get better.

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