The power of micro-generosity

- I have this friend, and every time he says, "Goodbye," from a conversation, he always says, "It's really great to hear your voice." It's such a small thing to say, and yet I always remember it. Research suggests that small things like a quick note, a simple call, they're almost always asymmetrical, meaning they cost almost nothing for the giver, but it can mean everything to the person receiving it. Studies in positive psychology, like the work by Martin Seligman, shows that practicing engaging in small acts of kindness enhance your own wellbeing and strength and social bonds for both the giver and the receiver. So here's the tip. Right after you finish watching this, pick up your phone and send a message, or wait, better yet, call a friend, a loved one, a colleague, and tell them something specific that you learned from them. It could be a lesson, a way they inspired you, and that small act of kindness can change their whole day and yours.