Listen: the power of a compliment

As colder weather sweeps across the UK and days grow shorter, women are finding warmth not just from a cup of tea, but from acts of kindness.

In fact, new research has found that 39% of women feel the greatest sense of warmth when giving compliments. Surprisingly, only 6% report the same feeling when receiving them.

Despite 80% of respondents believing that society has become less kind, an overwhelming 90% of women actively engage in regular acts of kindness, such as offering compliments or helping others.

The research from Tea India also found that while 43% of women say receiving compliments boosts their confidence, many find greater fulfilment in spreading positivity to others. In fact, 55% of women prioritise showing kindness to others over themselves, compared to just 6% who focus on self-care first.

Aston spoke to neuroscientist Nicole Vignola.