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Self-Affirmation = Stress Reduction

Self-Affirmation = Stress ReductionPosted by Marisa Belger on November 23, 2005 - 5:10pm.

Researchers at UCLA have found that simply thinking about what's important to you can decrease the negative effects of stress.

Though it really seems too easy, the study revealed that people who reflect on the personal values, ideas, accomplishments, qualities and/or relationships that bring them joy or satisfaction have lower cortisol levels. An excessive amount of the hormone cortisol contributes to stress-related illnesses.



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