THE buzz from doing a good deed lasts for four hours, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults found they typically carry out 223 selfless acts a year. With opening doors for others, taking in packages for neighbours , and giving directions the most common.
Others include donating to charity , giving up a seat on public transport , and making a tradesperson a cup of tea. Helping relatives with household chores, assisting people with heavy shopping , and picking up litter are go-to acts of kindness too. Motivations for spreading kindness include wanting to make others feel ‘good’ (40 per cent) and wanting to feel content (34 per cent).
Commissioned to mark the UK launch of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s premium small-batch tequila Teremana [ http://www.teremana.com/ ], the study found carrying out good deeds make 82 per cent of those polled feel ‘positive.
’ As part of the launch of the product, the name of which translates to ‘Spirit of the Earth,’ a mural has been unveiled in Shoreditch, London . Passers-by, including positivity-spreading duo, All On The Board, have written messages of happiness and gratitude directly on to the billboard-sized mural which has been named the ‘Mana Mural.’ Psychotherapist Emma Reed-Turrell said: “Positive social interactions are good for our mental health .
“When we share a positive experience with others, our brains release oxytocin which can promote empathy, trust and relationship-building. “And the more we engag.
