In the beginning of January, I was discussing with a couple of friends about new year's resolutions..then, I don't know how, but we changed our discussion into 'hugs' and their importance in our life.
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At that time, I had, recently, read a quote by Virginia Satir, pioneer in Family Therapy, according to whom, we need 4 hugs a day for survival; 8 hugs a day for maintenance and 12 hugs a day for growth.
Reflecting on my childhood memories, where mum's hug was the safest shelter in the world, this quote does make sense. Nevertheless, my adult part needs some more evidence...Thus, I made a small internet research into the topic and found a lot of scientific journals talking about the positive effects a hug can create in heart rates, blood pressure, hormone production and more. My aim, here, is not to elaborate on medical terms, but to spread the word that 'Hugs do good!' :)
Don't hesitate, allow yourselves to get a 'shot of health' everyday!
Of course, it is quite difficult to hug a stranger, whom you've just bumped into...
But you could hug your significant other, your parents, your friends, a colleague at work who needs support.. You could hug your pet, even your teddy bear!!
Going back to that discussion I had on January with my friends, I made a new year resolution... 'To have at least 4 hugs per day' :)
Some of you may think, 4 hugs a day? That's easy! On the other hand, some others could insist that 4 hugs is too difficult a target... Well, I guess you will not lose anything, if you try! :)
It worked for me! ;)
PS: For those who are interested, a scientific article that explains experiments with 'hugs' and could be a good initial point or research: Aspach, G. (2004). Hugs and healthy hearts. Critical Care Nurse, 24, 8-9.
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