OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) According to the Mayo Clinic, a leader in healthcare, acts of kindness arent just good for the soul, they are good for the body too, so the Oklahoma State Department of Health is sharing some ideas to spread the love.

When we participate in acts of kindness our body releasesoxytocin, a hormone that helps regulate our social and emotional response.

The more oxytocin released, the more generous, kind and peaceful you are likely to feel.

In addition, higher amounts of oxytocin is associated with less stress and better sleep.

The best part? It is so easy for each of us to participate in acts of kindness. Here are a few ways to get that oxytocin boostand still follow social distancing guidelines:

Are you picking up dinner at a local drive thru? If you have the extra cash, pick up the tab for the person pulling up behind you.Did you run to the grocery store to pick up some rolls of toilet paper or get the last few boxes of tissues? Leave your extras on a neighbors doorstep or in a mailbox.Get your kids involved in acts of kindness and create springtime version of Secret Santa by leaving small arts and crafts or drawings for randompeople in your community.

Everyone will smile a little more and sleep a little better, with a bit more kindness in the world.

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