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Set 2.3 - Benefits of Forgiving Found By Science

Creator: @ouiCherie

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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.