The words “nice” and “kind” are often used interchangeably to describe a positive quality in a person. From an early age, we’re told to “be nice,” and we learn about the heartwarming nature of “acts ...

It feels great when — to quote Adam Brody’s “hot rabbi” character in Nobody Wants This — someone does a “mitzvah,” or good deed. Like a stranger pulling over to help when your car breaks down on the ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Doing good for others benefits our own minds and bodies, as well. We explore the science of kindness. Summary: On this episode of The Science of ...

Sara, a patient who has consulted me frequently for help for many years, has been a harsh self-critic, essentially picking up where her parents left off. While therapy has helped her to become more ...

I recently received the following letter that inspired this week’s column. Here it is. “I am an 87-year-old woman, gray-haired and using a cane since walking has become a chore as I have aged. I don’t ...

Being kind to others is celebrated everywhere: In kindergarten classrooms, across cultures, across genders, you name it. However, when it comes to leadership, it’s important to note an important truth ...

We are taught to be nice ever since childhood, and while it is one of the greatest personality traits, being too nice can harm you over time. When we are overly polite, considerate, and generous, ...

The common stereotype of teenagers in TV shows and movies is the sullen teen who doesn’t want to talk to anyone—least of all their parents. It’s the teenage boy who, when you ask how his day was, ...

Maybe they take the dog out for a walk, just as they promised. Maybe they drive you to the airport at 4 a.m. Maybe they get you a really nice birthday gift. These acts of kindness when coming from a ...