Hugs are the refuge we give and receive in the moments we need it most✨ Today is 8: #8Hugs ✨ The power of 8 hugs is limitless. It unites us, connects us, comforts us, heals us and reminds us of what really matters.
Today, like every 8th, at TOTEM Branding we celebrate the transformative power of this simple but powerful action.
Let’s not underestimate the power of the 8 hugs in times of crisis and uncertainty.
Benefits of the 8 hugs:
🔸 Science backs up the power of the hug: Oxytocin, known as the “love hormone,” is released during a six-second hug, reducing anxiety and depression levels.
🤗 Hugging can lower blood pressure and heart disease risk, reminding us of the connection between emotional and physical well-being, according to a study from the University of North Carolina
🔸 Boosting the immune system: hugs strengthen our immune system by stimulating the production of infection-fighting cells, research from Carnegie Mellon University
🤗 Union and empathy in a polarized world: Hugs become a space for empathy and understanding, reminding us of our shared humanity beyond any differences.
🔸 People who receive hugs regularly are more resilient to stress and have better overall mental health, published in Journal of Psychosomatic Research.
🤗 🔸 Lower stress and better mood: In addition to oxytocin, hugs reduce cortisol, the stress hormone, and increase serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that elevate mood and improve our outlook on life.
Every hug is a reminder that while we can’t solve all the world’s problems, we can make the instant we meet more human.
#8Hugs, six seconds each, is a global movement that demonstrates that hugs are a powerful way to express love, trust, gratitude and solidarity. Each hug is not just a physical gesture; it is a symbol of unity and hope in times of division.
When we feel overwhelmed, stressed or lost in this chaotic world, a hug emerges as a refuge. The oxytocin released with each hug is a balm for the soul, a natural defense against anxiety and depression.
Each hug is a way to take care of ourselves, to protect each other.
Today, we invite you to give and receive 8 hugs.
If you feel like you are part of this hugging community, share this message and help make the world a more united place, at least for today. 🌍❤️
