The light triad: psychology’s answer to our darkest fears about people

This article from the Conversation shows how to add to your hopefulness in dark times:

With all the challenges we face today, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and lose sight of our shared humanity. But it is especially now that we should avoid that. Let’s remember the potential for kindness, altruism and compassion that exists within all of us. Here are five simple ways to boost our hopefulness.

Engage in small acts of kindness

Show compassion

Spread positivity

Listen intentionally

Connect through community

Read the whole article at this link.

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The light triad: psychology’s answer to our darkest fears about people