January 21 is marked by a rather peculiar holiday - International Day of hugs. It was founded in 86 in the USA, but it was then called "National Day of Hugs." Then the holiday quickly gained popularity around the globe. The main tradition of this holiday is the conclusion in a friendly embrace of all friends and strangers.
Despite the fact that the World Hug Day appeared relatively recently, it was not possible to find its author. It is not known who exactly came up with the idea of such a close congratulation. But still it is believed that the initiators of this holiday are students. On international hugging day, boys and girls wrapped each other in a friendly hug for no reason or intimate background. It is believed that with a friendly hug, people exchange human warmth. Psychologists say that people who seek to imprison someone in their arms subconsciously want to feel safe, loving and comfortable. Hugs accompany us almost all our life, we gladly enclose friends and relatives in them at a meeting and in order to show our gratitude or joy not only on Hug Day. Congratulations will not require any expenses at all, it is enough to generously reward the warmth with everyone you want. Remind your loved ones about your warm and sincere attitude towards them, just hugging them and giving a piece of your warmth.
Why is hugging good?
So, why has the whole world taken up the tradition of celebrating International Hug Day? Precisely because hugs are extremely beneficial to human health! According to psychologists, there are two main reasons for hugging without any claims. Firstly, hugs give a person a sense of security. In childhood, when we cried, we immediately ran to mom, and she hugged us. Then we had a certain sense of security and it became very calm for us, and the event no longer upset us. There is absolutely no difference between a child and an adult, when we feel bad and a loved one hugs us, we immediately feel a little better. Secondly, the satisfaction of tactile needs is inextricably linked with the mental health of a person, since scientists have long proved that a person, like other living creatures, needs touch. Tactile hunger will equally satisfy the touch of a cat, dog, or person, so single people have pets and love to hug them.
From a physical point of view, the following happens in the human body when touched:
the activity of the nervous system is actively stimulated and the hormone oxytocin, which produces the hypothalamus of the brain , is released into the blood. This hormone determines the psycho-emotional state of a person, increases well-being and develops a good attitude towards others.
Child psychologists and doctors strongly advise parents to hug their children more often, as they will actively develop mentally and physically. It is also believed that a child who has not received affection and tenderness, can acquire mental and mental deviations.
It is worth noting that an adult needs hugs no less than a child. In everyday life, it is believed that this will simply improve mood and relieve stress, but hugs also play a very important role in strengthening good relations between loved ones. Family psychologists claim that it is necessary to hug a soul mate at least eight times a day, completely without reason. On International Hug Day, you can hug absolutely everyone, both acquaintances and strangers. Improve your mood for yourself and those around you, because hugging is so useful!