I'm a hugger...I admit it! 💕 I love sharing and connecting with people...I just can't help it! I know it's not for everyone...I do try to be respectful of peoples' personal boundaries and customs...but sometimes a girls just gotta hug!
Yesterday, I was blown away when I was thanking one of my work colleagues for the great year we've had working together. As he was a male, I thought a handshake was appropriate. We have known each other for years and I consider him a friend. As we were shaking hands and wishing each other a merry Christmas, he said ..it feels like we should hug...and we did!❣️
As we pulled away from each other, we both had a bit of the misty eyed thing going on! That connection was such a special moment.💕🙏
Hugging has so many benefits...
1. Stimulates Oxytocin - promotes contentment
2. Cultivates Patience - appreciative of one another
3. Prevents Disease - via stress reduction
4. Stimulates Thymus Gland - strengthens the immune system
5. Communication Without Saying a Word - body language speaks volumes
6. Boosts Self-Esteem - connects to feelings of self worth when cuddled as children
7. Stimulates Dopamine - stimulates that feel-good feeling
8. Stimulates Serotonin - elevates mood and happiness
9. Parasympathetic Balance - balances out the nervous system, restoring calm.
When I visit my Mum today, I'm going to give her lots of long hugs to help increase the Dopamine she is in such short supply of, due to her Parkinson's condition.❤️
Get hugging, people! The world needs more hugs!😍
Credit: Wild Women Sisterhood
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