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Cultivating Calm: Acceptance Reduces Stress
Training in acceptance and equanimity significantly enhances individuals' ability to manage stress, as evidenced by reduced cortisol levels and lower blood pressure responses during stress-inducing tasks. This is particularly evident when comparing mindfulness meditation practices that incorporate these skills to those that do not; the absence of acceptance and equanimity training results in a lesser reduction in stress-related biomarkers. Therefore, the integration of these skills into mindfulness practices proves essential for effective stress management.