BLUF

Regular gratitude exercises can improve the heart’s response to stress—focusing on thankfulness strengthens cardiovascular recovery and supports long-term heart health, even without changing how a person feels emotionally.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply short daily gratitude exercises to help maintain calm and recover quickly from high-stress situations.
  • Recognise the connection between mental focus on positives and physical resilience under pressure.
  • Incorporate simple psychological tools to support long-term cardiovascular health and operational readiness.

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