Without a doubt hugging someone can make you feel good, but it’s also good for you. Research shows that hugging boosts oxytocin levels, self-esteem, releases tension, and strengthens the immune system. Psychotherapist Virginia Satir said, “We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” Have you gotten your hug quota in today?
