Resentment

“Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die. ” ~Unknown

Resentment leads to an inability to stop thinking about the event that caused intense emotion. Recurring negative thoughts may take over and linger for long periods of time — sometimes even years. It is so important to change is behavior because it will literally eat you alive.

Did you know that resentment can weaken your immune system while increasing stress and anxiety and the risk of heart disease, hypertension, stroke, cancer, alcoholism, drug addiction, compulsive behavior, weight gain, mood swings, depression and burnout, and it's been linked to a shortened lifespan.

Here are 5 Tips to letting go of resentment:
1 - Acknowledge Resentment.
2 - Identify Where You Have Power.
3 - Take Action Where You Have Power.
4 - Release Anything Over Which You Don't Have Power.
5 - Make Gratitude a Daily Habit.

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