It's all about self-care and self-love.
We know the benefits of a hug, but a new study suggests hugging yourself can have the same effect.
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All it takes is 20 seconds of wrapping yourself in a warm embrace.
Boing Boing, research at UC Berkeley says this simple act will put a smile on your face.
Just close your eyes, think about your troubles and give yourself a hug that's as good as you would give a friend.
Be sure to give yourself grace, and even though it sounds cheesy, be a friend to yourself.
Research shows that those who did this every day for a month relieved stress and felt happier in general.
So go on, and give yourself some love.
Feature image from exels via Arina Krasnikova
