Set 2.3 - Benefits of Forgiving Found By Science
Scientifically established benefits of forgiveness include:
- Holding grudges is stressful. It increases the production of stress hormone (cortisol) in your body.
- Holding grudges makes people feel depressed, worried about being hurt again, angry, and generally more negative.
- Holding grudges keeps people from wanting to restore their relationship.
- For some, holding grudges goes against what they think they should be doing religiously.
Which of the above benefits most motivates you to forgive? Share in the box below.