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Fatigue from Walking

Neuropathy | Last Active: Sep 7, 2023 | Replies (32)

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@rwinney

Hi Barb, the Golden Rule is wonderful, and how wise of you to incorporate it in to your weekly goals. It sure is an amazing feeling doing a kind deed or gesture for someone.

I found an article from Utah State University about acts of kindness that you may enjoy.

Improve Mental Health With Acts of Kindness:
- https://extension.usu.edu/mentalhealth/articles/improve-mental-health-with-acts-of-kindness#:~:text=Reduced%20stress%20and%20anxiety.,increases%20self%2Desteem%20and%20optimism.

Today, I gave a bag full of my kid's old hats and fun things to play with from Disney World, to the kids across the street. It made me feel good, and released oxytocin, the feel-good hormone which really did help relieve my stress. It helps increases self-esteem and optimism, too! Exactly like you're doing with a smile or holding the door open. I'm virtually smiling at you. Keep up the good work. 👍🏼😊

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Hi Rachel ~
Thank you for your kind words and for the link. 😊 I may have known something of the place of the hormones in one's approach to life, but all these years since college psychology have taken a toll on my memory of said findings! So I appreciated that article and it really does help to feel validated. I am so glad to have found Connect this year - there are so many wonderful people around the world who share and encourage through their stories and experiences. I appreciate you ALL.
Barb