Today is the 8th: hashtag #8Hugs ✨ Today, like every 8th, together with the TOTEM Branding community, 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, anxiety, and uncertainty.
The power of the 8 hugs is limitless. They unite us, connect us, comfort us, heal us, and remind us of what truly matters.
Want to know some of the benefits of the 8 hugs?
🔸 Oxytocin, known as the “love hormone,” is released during a hug of at least six seconds, reducing levels of anxiety and depression.
🤗 Hugs can lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease, reminding us of the connection between emotional and physical well-being.
🔸 Strengthens the immune system. Hugs strengthen our immune system by stimulating the production of infection-fighting cells.
🤗 Unity and empathy in a polarized world. Hugs become a space for connection 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.
🤗 🔸 Lower stress and improved mood. In addition to oxytocin, hugs reduce cortisol, the stress hormone, and increase serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that lift our spirits 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 moment we find ourselves in more human.
The hashtag #8Hugs, six seconds each, is a global movement that demonstrates that hugs are a powerful way to express love, trust, gratitude, and solidarity.
Every hug is not just a physical gesture; it’s 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.
Every hug is a way of caring for ourselves, of protecting one another.
Today, we invite you to give and receive 8 hugs.
If you feel you are part of this hugging community, share this message and help make the world a more united place, at least for today. 🌍❤️
