Did you know that forgiving has benefits for our physical and mental well-being? The ability to forgive is intrinsically linked to emotional and mental health as well as our psychological well-being. By letting go of resentments and/or grudges, we show greater peace of mind and, consequently, stress is reduced, which in turn can have positive effects on the body. Sonsoles Blanco, psychologist at Zentro Empathy, states that forgiving “has been seen to improve mood and mental and physical health.” Thus, in a world where taking care of ourselves is key, forgiveness can be a key tool to improve our health.
In short, forgiveness not only benefits our interpersonal relationships, but also plays a fundamental role in the state of our health and emotional well-being.
