Have you had a hug today?
I came across 10 reasons to give more hugs – I don’t need any reason to hug but this is “scientific”……
1. Hugging induces oxytocin in the body.
2. Hugging builds stronger bonds with people you see every day.
3. Hugging lowers stress.
4. Hugging lowers blood pressure.
5. Hugging is a reciprocal good deed.
6. Hugging feels incredible.
7. Hugging can turn a bad mood upside down.
8. Hugging reconnects the mind with the body.
9. Hugging more makes us better huggers.
10. Hugging cultivates patience.
How many hugs do we need?
4 hugs a day for survival
8 hugs a day for maintenance
12 hugs a day for growth
I am going to have some hugs now………
Wishing you all a wonderful day with lots of hugs and love!
Big cyber hug for you all!
Genau ! Ich liebe den Artikel – I love this article ! I hug all my friends dearly when I see them. Their children got so used to it, that when I come, they already start lifting their arms! THE WORLD NEEDS MORE HUGS. Soooo important, so uplifting, so beautiful…
Many, many hugs coming your way, Ute!
Liebe Grüsse, much love,
Caro xx
Vielen Dank, I totally agree with you! I can’t live without hugs, and I happily return your big cyberhugs! 🙂
With love Ute xx
Gorgeous!! It’s great if it comes naturally to you and I wish everyone was comfortable with it. I love hugs too but some friends definitley are not unfortunately or there is hardly any of them to hug so i feel nothing. lol. happy new year.
Have a special hug from me, it does feel good and warm inside! {{{hug}}}
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Hugs to you Ute. Hugs to your followers. Hugs to everyone. Happy hugging. 😀 Ralph x with hugs
🙂 big hug back to you. Ute xx 00
Cant agree more than that – I was stolen of hugs in this western world very much. But I know for a fact that hug has lot more meaning and even hug between a guys has a bigger impact if you are open to see beyond physical relationships. A hug has a deeper feelings than saying take care.
Ein Umarmung fur dich auch 🙂
Vielen Dank Mani, dein Deutsch ist sehr gut! Ich bin beeindruckt. I still think “Hug” sounds nicer than Umarmung……cosier … 🙂
Herzlich Willkomen 🙂 Ist nicht gut – ich cann nicht spreich deutsch nur ein bissichen. Ich cann nicht verstehen auch 😛 ha ha haa… Entschuligung ich weiss nicht wass ist deutsch ! Aber ist lustig ist alles ich weiss 😀
Aww…. I do need cosier hug its kalti 😀
It is lovely to read your German, thank for making such an effort, I do understand it! Have a cosy hug to keep you warm! 🙂
One size fits all 🙂
So true, have a big one! 🙂
Thanks Ute. Have one back 🙂
A free flow of hugs is one of the perks of being a preschool teacher! 😉
So right, I work in a Primary School (not as a teacher though , but in the office) and I love the hugs from the little ones. I am the first aider and always have TLC for them (Tender loving Care) and they love me as much as I love them! 🙂
{{{HUGS}}}
🙂
I want free hugs 🙂 This post is nice and makes me smile. 🙂
I do apologies for my absence. I’ve been feeling a little under the weather. But now, I am feeling great and back to reading blogs and blogging again. 🙂
Have a free hug! Glad you feel better and get to read blogs again! 🙂 Thank you for your lovely comment! Ute xx
You’re so welcome. 🙂
Awesome card! 😉
Thank you! 🙂
I love learning all the benefits. I am a hugger, so no wonder I am so happy most of the time. Hugs to you Ute.
Happy to know that, have a hug from me! Utex
Hugs, Hugs, and more Hugs! 😀
~Lyann
All them back to you even tighter 🙂
Ute wath lovely post, I love this gift.
Hugs for you
Anto
Great, have a special Xmas Hug!
Great news about something that should come naturally to us all but not so common that we don’t appreciate it. Thanks for liking my posts it really encourages me to keep blogging otherwise i get stuck. I am a newbie. HUGSSSSSSSSSSSS to you for an awesome 2013
Thank you so much, enjoy blogging in 2013 and grow together stronger! Love ute x
thanks for your hug and kind comments. i can see why u have so many awards.
keep it up
love eternalflame
🙂
My family didn’t do much hugging, so when I married into a family of huggers it was a bit daunting at first. Now, I’m a hugging fool! 😉
Love to hug, and it does feel lovely, doesn’t it. Big hug Ute x
Wonderful discovery, off to give and get some hugs-:)
Great, have another one from me! {{{hug}}}
Ah, marvelous post. I’m encouraged to be more about hugging. Wish my family were more cooperative. Hugs to you, Ute. ~Lori
Great, unfortunately some people are not so keen onit, shame, well come to me and have a big hug Lori! xx
Your posts always feel like cyber-hugs to me, Ute. Thank you!
Russ
Big Cyber hugs to you Russ, you deserve a gift! 🙂
Thank you for visiting my blog today and for liking several of my posts. It was like getting hugs for sure. I pray you will come again sometime. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
Natalie, I will, it is a lovely blog! Hugs Ute ♥
Thanks for the follow! N
A hardy hi, and a haiku for you…
Hugs are welcome here,
They bring happiness and cheer,
They can dry a tear.
That is lovely thank you so much ! I appreciate you being here and making a Haiku for it!
Hugs
Thanks for following the wild, wacky and whimsical blog, Humorous Interludes. I am humbled and delighted. 🙂
It is much fun and gives me lots of smiles. Thanks also for your follow! Have a fun filled day!
U 2 (you, not the band). 😀
like that 🙂 hehe
Send me some hugs Ute. Indeed, they a great gift. Take one of mine also. For there is joy in giving as there is in receiving. This is a great post. I love it. I love your blog also. Whenever I need a hug and there is nobody nearby to give me one, I’ll know where to go to get my heart’s desire:Utesmile.
That is so nice of you to tell me. Thank you so much, come over for a hug any time, you will get one, you are most welcome!. Yes I agree giving and receiving is an equal pleasure.
Thank you for your hug too, happily received.
With affection Ute 🙂
That card with the two kids gave me the inspiration for the ,”Thought of the Day” for the “Fortune Cookie”. Thank you.
Great Ron , glad you get ideas from it ! Hugs… 🙂
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Danke für den Besuch im Blog. Liebe Grüße, Wolfgang
Alles Liebe zu dir!
Love this post. I always try and not just shake hands with my boys, but also give them a hug…maybe because it is something that I don’t remember receiving often…if at all.
That is great because it feels better and it is more than just a handshake. .. and both sides enjoy it more! Thank you!
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I love these sentiments….and all so true
Stumbled on this today looking for a hug for a friend. Lovely 😊
Great, a hug is a wonderful gift, at the moment ore distant though! Do pass one on to your friend ! ♥