Who needs a hug? YOU do!
Need a hug?
Bring it in…yourself!
Boing Boing claims that hugging yourself every day REALLY works!
Got 20 seconds? Here’s what to do:
- Close your eyes and think of a recent mistake, failure or something that’s been bothering you. Then consider how thinking about it makes you feel.
- Bring one hand to your chest and the other hand to your stomach, like you’re giving yourself a hug. Try to do it with the same warmth as if you were hugging someone you loved.
- Think, “How can I be a friend to myself in this moment?” Then take a few seconds and when you’re ready, open your eyes and go on with your day!
Sounds crazy, right?
People who did it for a full month felt less stressed about their life and happier in general!
The key is doing it every day…it doesn’t do much for those who don’t.
Give it a week…and see how it goes!
