This is something I have noticed in myself, when I feel really bad, I feel like helping others. On my way from one particularly bad therapy session, I wished I could help some elderly to carry their groceries, help someone with their bike or anything altruistic.
The random acts of kindness group had a much bigger impact on positive cognition and emotions early on which tapered off as the study period advanced. The thoughts records, or cognitive reappraisal group had the opposite effect, where it started off negative, but became stronger and stronger over time.
I feel like protection of endangered species is one of the most dependable sources of uplifting news. I remember when this became a big subject in the 90’s, and it seems to be paying off now 20-30 years later. Goes to show that regulation and collective action can work, it’s just slow.
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