Forgiveness, steps for how to feel better...today!

Maybe you don't want to forgive, but this episode might change your mind. I will bust common myths on what forgiveness is and isn't. I'll talk about the benefits of forgiveness, the harms of revenge, and then I'll give you some step-by-step directions on how to forgive.  A Happier Year is now available —  an illustrated calendar with 366 science-based actions. Use the code "happycastlistener" for 10% off at checkout on ahappieryear.com [01:07] What is forgiveness? [01:49] What isn't forgiveness? [03:25] Punishing the offender may actually cause you more distress [05:38] Study: How forgiveness will help you heal, a study on emotional abuse survivors [09:45] Forgiveness and health [11:00] The REACH model of forgiveness [14:08] Forgiveness activity, write a forgiveness letter.