6 Reasons Why We Need at Least 8 Hugs a Day
Just as oxygen, water, food, good health is necessary for survival, so are hugs. Ever heard of the saying, "We need about four hugs daily for survival. We need at least eight hugs daily for maintenance. Twelve hugs are needed daily for growth." With this, hugs can never be enough, and since you don't want to survive, barely, but live. There is a need for nothing less than eight hugs a day.
Hugging has been proven over time to be healing. Studies have revealed that hugs show a tremendous effect on loneliness, depression, anxiety, stress, diseases, and sicknesses. This is why a tight embrace of about 20 seconds, about eight times a day is necessary. However, what are the other reasons to hug at least eight times a day?
1. Hugging makes you feel good
Yes, whenever you are feeling down and don't know what to do, a simple hug for a few seconds can lift your spirit. What the embrace translates to are safety, concern, care, trust, and a feeling that you are not alone. Imagine getting as much as 8 of such hugs in one day. Then all your worries will cease to exist, or at least won't make you feel sad.
Scientifically, hugs increase the serotonin levels in the body. Serotonin is responsible for elevated moods and happiness. Hugs also enhance oxytocin levels and feelings of loneliness, anger, and despair eradicated.
2. Hugs boost the immune system
The immune system is necessary to fight diseases in the body. When you hug someone, the chest presses on each other, creating pressure and emotional charge. This pressure and dynamic load, in turn, activates the Solar Plexus Chakra. The Solar Plexus Chakra stimulates the thymus gland, which balances and regulates the production of white blood cells in the body. The white blood cells protect the body against infectious diseases.
3. Hugs reduce muscular tension in the body
During circumstances of fright, the muscles become tense. With one long hug, your muscles become less rigid, the pain lessens, and you become calmer, and feel better. This also helps to increase the blood flow to the body.
4. Hugs create bonds between two people
The more you hug a particular person, the more attached you are to the person. Hugs generate a feeling of attachment, a sense of trust, and a feeling of safety with the person you hug frequently. You can form bonds through hugs, and that is why there is a recommendation that parents hug their children as often as possible. Spouses should hug each other as often as possible.
5. Hugs increase self-esteem
High Self-esteem is essential for having self-love and self-worth. With self-love, you can be confident in yourself and your abilities. With self-worth, you won't subject yourself to situations that are detrimental to your person. Self-esteem increases through hugging—the tactile stimulations from hugging increase our self-esteem and translates to having self-love and self-worth.
6. Hugging teaches giving and receiving
Hugging involves two people, which means one person is giving, while another is receiving simultaneously. The principle of giving and taking can be illustrated through hugging as both parties benefit from the action. Hugging teaches that our society thrives on giving and receiving.
Hugging is necessary for healthy living. The above reasons must have enlightened you on why at least eight hugs a day is essential. Give and receive those hugs now!
