Meditate Awake

DAILY INSIGHT Hugs feel good. But did you know that a hug can actually work to reduce your stress levels instantly? When you hug another person, your body releases a hormone called Oxytocin. It’s the hormone of love — and it’s so powerful that it’s actually the key hormone for inducing contractions when women are in labor! It induces a state of happiness, lowers your blood pressure, and reduces your levels of the stress hormone norepinephrine. DAILY ACTION Feeling stressed? Ask for a hug. The people around you want to help when you’re struggling, and this is a simple, quick, and mutually feel-good way for them to do that. Ask for hugs and give them freely!