Dr Jan on TV with Random Acts of Kindness
I was asked to be on TV on A Current Affair to comment on the results of Random Acts of Kindess for the Giver and the Receiver.
The Giver gets a rush of warm fuzzy feelings and feels good about just giving without expecting back. You can give easily by helping others with taks, like carrying groceries . When it comes to giving things of value however, especially money, the Receiver is likely to be suspicious. We have all been told “There’s no such thing as a free lunch”. The Receiver wonders what their obligation will be if they accept. They doubt their good luck. It makes them wonder – “Why me? I haven’t deserved this.” When they do receive however they have a flood of adrenalin- a rush of excitement and it makes them feel really special.
So give and receive and it’s a win win for all!
