There are so many awesome healthy choices we can make every day that are FREE…and this is one of the best!
Hugging for a few seconds can really help to calm you down and reduce stress…give it a try today!
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
- A hug can improve your mood by increasing positive feelings and decreasing negative ones
- Relationship conflict was associated with an increase in negative feelings while the opposite held true for hugs
- On days when study participants were in conflict but also received a hug, they reported more positive feelings than days when they did not get a hug — and the positive effect even continued on to the next day
- Hugs convey care and empathy, acting as an effective buffer against stressors
