Cup of Calm

She poured hot chamomile tea into her mug, inhaling the floral aroma before taking a slow sip. Chamomile has been studied for its calming effects and potential to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality (Srivastava et al. 174).

The warm beverage encouraged deep, mindful breaths, which have been shown to lower cortisol and enhance emotional regulation (Creswell 35). Each sip reminded her to pause and center herself, turning a simple drink into a moment of care and rejuvenation.

Works Cited (MLA)

Creswell, J. David. Mindfulness Interventions. Annual Review of Psychology, vol. 68, 2017, pp. 33–51.
Srivastava, J. K., et al. “Chamomile: A Herbal Medicine of the Past with Bright Future.” Molecular Medicine Reports, vol. 3, no. 6, 2010, pp. 895–901.