HUGS ARE ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO CONNECT,
PRODUCING AMAZING EFFECTS ON YOUR ...
Mind
- Produces Dopamine, a pleasure hormone
- Produces Serotonin, an antidepressant hormone
- Produces Oxytocin, a powerful bonding hormone
- Releases powerful endorphins
- Creates new positive neural networks
- Calms the central nervous system
- Switches on the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting rest, recovery & digestion
Body
- Lowers blood pressure, heart rate & stress
- Strengthens the immune system & libido
- Accelerates healing
- Promotes weight loss by reducing cravings
- Relieves pain & aches by increasing circulation into the soft tissues
- Relaxes muscles & releases tension in neck & shoulders
- Improves overall heart health
- Increases your energy, making you less tired and more energized
Spirit
- Builds trust & a sense of safety
- Boosts confidence & self-esteem
- Decreases feelings of loneliness, isolation, anger, & depression
- Increases clarity, mindfulness & presence
- Promotes peace & calmness
- Makes you feel comfortable & happier
- Makes you feel better about yourself because you’re helping others
- Increases your capacity for self-love
HUGS ARE SO POWERFUL
THAT THEY CAN EVEN BE LIFE-SAVING!
Hugs Can Also Help Save Our World
Your Energy Affects Other People, Creating a Positive Ripple Effect
Quantum Physics has proven that we are made of energy, and when we genuinely hug, our energy/vibration raises & expands, positively affecting the people with whom we come into contact. And, since energy travels via waves, similar wave frequencies build on each other, which explains why the positive energy produced by your hugs can send “good vibes” to not only those whom you hug, but also to others nearby. With loneliness, isolation, and depression so prevalent, we desperately need a sense of community and connection, both of which are a result of hugs.
Your Energy Affects Our Physical Planet
The more we connect with others, the more united we become, breaking down the barriers that have separated us for so long. The foundation of our evolution has always been community, and hugs offer an excellent opportunity for us to strengthen our world community. When we genuinely connect with others, collectively our energy grows, raising global consciousness and changing the energetic vibration of the Earth.
In the midst of the Sixth Mass Extinction, we need to significantly step up our efforts to save the Earth, and never has there been a time when our amazing planet needs us to raise our collective vibration & unite in love – which can be easily achieved when we start hugging more frequently and genuinely.
Who Are the People that Need Hugs the Most?
ARE YOU GETTING THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF DAILY HUGS?
ADDING HUGS TO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE IS EASY ...
Don't Worry - We're Here to Help
To start receiving all of the incredible benefits that hugs provide, make them the norm in all your greeting & leave-taking interactions. You can also start engaging in conversations with people you come in close physical contact with. And when it comes time to say goodbye, you could ask for their permission to give them a hug. It’s important that you don’t hug without consent. Always ask non-family/friends for permission first.
An Appropriate & Effective Way to Hug
- For people you just met, open your arms with a smile on your face. Make them feel comfortable as you invite them into your space.
Keep your arms high, so they can’t be interpreted in a threatening or sexual way. - Be present with them, making them feel as if they are the only one who matters in that moment. Be genuine & authentic.
- Thank them and send them on their way with love.
HOW LONG DO YOU NEED TO HUG?
It Depends on How Well You Know the Person, and BOTH People Need to Feel Comfortable
Research Shows that Hugging for
Longer Periods of Time
is Better for the Body
Tip: Talking during a hug eases any awkwardness &
makes the time go by faster
6 Seconds
Optimizes the flow of mood-boosting chemicals & creates a sense of connection
10 Seconds
Helps the body fight infections, eases depression, optimizes the flow of mood-boosting chemicals, and creates a stronger sense of connection and community
20 Seconds
Your mind, body, & spirit receive ALL of the benefits mentioned earlier, and you show people how much they are loved & how important they are to you. We all can spare 20-seconds for people we love!
HOW RISKY IS A HUG?
“Linsey Marr, an aerosol scientist at Virginia Tech, used mathematical models from a Hong Kong study to determine a person’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus during a short hug, and found that the risk was low – even if one of the people involved was infected with the new coronavirus and coughed during the hug.” – the Times
Also, keep in mind that one of the benefits of hugging is that it strengthens the immune system, which protects you from viruses, bacteria, etc. It’s not a coincidence that hugs were once dubbed “the universal medicine” because of the many health benefits they offer. Of course, nothing is 100%, and you should weigh your own personal risk factors. But given all of the extraordinary benefits that hugs offer, the benefits appear to outweigh the risks.
TO EASE ANY CONCERNS, SIMPLY ...
- Direct Your Face Away From the Other Person
- Hold Your Breath During a Hug
- Distance Yourself After to Catch a Breath
The Risk is LOW
Need Some Extra Hugs?
Hugging Yourself is easy & convenient,
and can be done ANYWHERE
It is also SUPER POWERFUL
and a GREAT way to express
gratitude & self-love
Got 20-Seconds?
Close your eyes & try it now …
