Kindness-How Kindness Boosts Your Confidence

How does kindness boost your confidence?

My mum always told me:
→    I don’t care about your grades at school
→    What I care about is that you’re kind

I think kindness is one of the most underrated ways to build confidence.
Many studies show that being kind boosts confidence.
Let’s see 3 reasons why kindness boosts our confidence.

1.    “Achievement”

When I used to go grocery shopping, I’d often:
→    Stop by the person asking for money
→    Listen to a bit of their story
→    Give them 1 euro

That wasn’t just for them — it was also for me.
Doing something kind gives us a little sense of achievement.
And that feeling can really boost our confidence.
Why?
Because we see ourselves making a positive impact.
It makes us feel good about who we are.
It reminds us that we can make a difference.

2.    “Appreciation”

Imagine you give someone at work a compliment.
And they respond with excitement.
What do you think happens to your confidence?
Yep, it gets a boost.
Why?
Because you realize your words matter.
They can brighten someone’s day.
Acts of kindness usually bring out positive reactions from others.
When people appreciate our efforts, it reinforces our belief in ourselves.

3. “Connection”

I’m a big believer in coworking spaces.
Why?
Because they help create a sense of belonging.
I know how much belonging impacts mental health.
But how can we feel that sense of belonging without building connections?
And how can we build connections without genuine kindness?
Kindness helps us connect with others.
And that connection changes how we see ourselves.
When we build relationships through kindness, we feel more supported.
We feel more valued.
We feel more appreciated.
And all of this boosts our confidence.
That’s why kindness is so special