10/27/2025
Just making sure you reach your hug quota for the day….and then some. 🤗 If you’ve ever been to a class (or 2)… you know this is a staple part of class. Might have even made you shed a tear.🥲
Self-hugs are a simple way to show yourself the love you deserve and support your well-being. Research suggests we need about 8 hugs a day to boost mood, reduce stress, and support overall well-being.
As family therapist Virginia Satir said: “We need 4 hugs a day for survival, 8 for maintenance, and 12 for growth.”
Benefits of self-hugs:
🫂Promotes self-love & self-acceptance
🫂Boosts oxytocin → reduces stress, increases feelings of connection
🫂Lowers cortisol → calms the nervous system
🫂Reduces anxiety
🫂Supports emotional regulation
🫂Encourages mindfulness
🫂Can help release tension in shoulders and back
Hugs remind us that we deserve love from others and most importantly…ourselves!! Go ahead and hug yourself today!!
