Sip of Serenity

She lifted the cup of herbal tea, inhaling the warm aroma of chamomile. Chamomile has been studied for its calming effects, showing potential to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality (Srivastava et al. 174).

Each slow sip reminded her to focus on the present moment, a form of mindfulness proven to lower stress levels and improve emotional regulation (Creswell 35). Drinking tea became a ritual, a deliberate pause that nurtured both body and mind. In the quiet, she found motivation to face the day with steadiness and clarity.

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.