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5 Ways to Cultivate Empathy for Others Humans are social beings. We want to understand the people we interact with in our daily lives and we want to be understood. Whether we're receiving it or dishing it out, empathy enhances our communities and helps us to function more effectively—and happily–alongside each other. This broad benefit of empathy is just the beginning of all that we can reap from zeroing in on others’ emotions. The science of empathy is expansive. We also know that empathy levels appear to be decreasing among young adults for some reason. So why is this concerning? Empathy Booster #1: Indulge in Fiction A 2013 study out of The Netherlands revealed some fascinating data about people who let their minds wander around the fictional worlds of written stories: they tend to be more empathetic. So grab that new Murakami novel and get lost in it! Empathy Booster #2: Spend Time Helping Others If you feel a spring in your step after helping someone out, there’s a reason for that. Remember when you asked "Why?"
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