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Get 8 Hugs a Day challenge compassion goals happiness hormones hugs neuroscience psychology stress reduction Dec 29, 2023

Humans are a social species, and we need touch to develop correctly and be healthy. If we don't get enough cuddles as infants, we will be socially impaired as we grow up. This is due to a hormone called oxytocin, also known as the bonding hormone, which we make when we're hugged and loved...

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Get a Free Session with My Creativity Workshop challenge coaching creativity goals happiness hypnotherapy neuropsychology neuroscience productivity psychology self love stress reduction Dec 27, 2023

My Creativity Recovery & Growth Workshop Starts January 10

This workshop only comes around once a year - and this year it includes a private session (a $250 value - FREE) to help you release blocks that are holding you back! Make this class an integral part of your ongoing personal and...

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Using Nature to Reduce Stress hormones nature stress reduction Dec 14, 2023

We've all heard that getting outside in nature is a natural stress reducer. Just making contact between your bare feet and the ground changes your physiology, lowering stress hormones, increasing insulin sensitivity, and more. But did you know that just looking at nature also reduces stress? So...

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