Savor Calm and Cultivate Gratitude

Focusing on positive events and savoring them can mitigate physiological stress responses, potentially engaging the parasympathetic nervous system to promote relaxation and recovery. By practicing these positive emotional skills for just a few minutes daily, individuals can help calm their bodies after stress, lowering heart rates and blood pressure. Additionally, cultivating gratitude not only enhances emotional well-being but is also correlated with increased longevity; a study found that women who expressed higher levels of gratitude were about 10% less likely to die prematurely. Thus, integrating savoring positive moments and gratitude into one's routine yields significant mental and physical health benefits.