5 Reasons to Be Kinder When It's Hard

Psychology Today | 07.09.2026 05:28
We have all been through enough situations to show us that kindness is easy when people treat us well. But in this post, I want to talk about the real power of kindness, which shows up when others don't treat us so well. Of course, most of us see ourselves as kind. You notice it when your kids cooperate, your partner shows appreciation, your co-workers show respect, and even when strangers treat you well, it feels really good.