Healthy Habit – Connect Through Empathy. Track 5 out of 7 days
Did you invoke empathy during one interaction today?
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Why it matters?
Empathy is the most human thing in the world. It’s the ability to understand what someone else is going through. To put yourself in their shoes and feel what they’re feeling.
To most of us, this comes naturally. It’s why we cry during movies or act kindly towards a friend who’s struggling. Yet in a world with more screen time than ever—and a news cycle that moves lightning fast—it can become harder for people to connect.
Luckily, empathy is like a muscle. We can train it. If we’re curious and support each other’s differences, we can all be more in tune.
Empathy can grow in many ways. This week, we’ll start slow.
Sources:
Cain Miller, Claire. (2018). The New York Times. How to Be More Empathetic. Retrieved 5/4/23 from: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/year-of-living-better/how-to-be-more-empathetic
Cherry, Kendra. (February 22, 2023). Verywell Mind. What is Empathy? Retrieved 5/4/23 from: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-empathy-2795562
Gillette, Hope. (April 4, 2022). Psych Central. How to Be More Empathetic. Retrieved 5/4/23 from: https://psychcentral.com/health/how-to-be-more-empathetic
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