17. The Habit of Thinking about Others: become a champion of kindness and build social capital

Mar 20, 2023 · 14m 8s

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When we add ‘I’ to ‘llness,’ we get illness. But when instead we add ‘we,’ the result is far superior - we get wellness. This simple play on words can...

When we add ‘I’ to ‘llness,’ we get illness. But when instead we add ‘we,’ the result is far superior - we get wellness. This simple play on words can help us reveal the greater truth. Many mental disorders, like depression or anxiety, are characterized by self-focused preoccupation. Focusing our attention away from ourselves and onto others may help us not only to feel better but, at the same time, build stronger relationships with our loved ones, friends, and business partners. With the feeling that others watch our back, it is much easier to deal with any adversity. But we need to earn this support first by taking care of others.
That is why today we will talk about the habit of … thinking about others.

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0:00 Introduction
1:31 Why This Habit is so Essential?
2:28 Morning / Evening Texts
3:11 Letting know you are safe
4:59 Asking about needs
6:08 Simple acts of kindness
7:38 Sharing the discovery
9:47 Giving a selfless compliment
12:00 Responding to requests
13:11 Final Words

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Author	Andrzej Bernardyn
Organization	Andrzej Bernardyn
Website	-
Tags	#caring #compliment #development #habit #habits #kindness #learning #teaching #thinking