All The Reasons To Let Go Of A Grudge, According To Science

Forget “sorry not sorry.” There’s real power in forgiveness.

Holding onto anger ― toward others and ourselves ― can be incredibly unhealthy. Happify, a website and app dedicated to helping people build skills for happiness through science-based activities and games, broke down some of the benefits of forgiveness in the infographic below.

Take a look at their suggestions and release yourself from the chains of resentment. You’ll feel much lighter if you do.

―Lindsay Holmes

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