Hugging Yourself Benefits

Jul 6

Want to raise serotonin, increase dopamine, boost oxytocin, and create a sense of well-being?

Give yourself a 10-second hug every day. I am so serious, and here’s why: "You are safe, I've got you, I love you, and you are okay" is the powerful message you send to your body and brain when you wrap your arms around yourself. As part of my daily Self-Worship™ practice, I hug myself for up to a minute throughout my day.

The results?

I have noticed an improvement in positive energy, lessening negative feelings, and it just puts me in a super good mood. And who doesn't want that?

Do it like this:

Lovingly, caress up and down your arms and shoulders. If you do this as part of a self-soothing practice, the brain starts simulating the same effects as if someone you care for is hugging you. But the thing is, someone you care for is hugging you — it's you.