We moms are known to be great at multi-tasking. We accomplish a lot in a short time, but that also makes us more prone to stress than most people.
We also know that there are many ways to reduce stress. We need to exercise, and eat right and get plenty of rest and recreation. We need to de-clutter our mind of all that negative energy.
But do you know that there is another way to keep stress at bay that is easy, quick, simple and costs nothing?
Grab your honey and smooch away the worries!
An article on the September 2007 issue of Good Housekeeping Magazine stated a research conducted among 2,000 couples. Those who rarely kissed each other were eight times more likely to suffer from stress and depression than those who kissed frequently and on the spur of the moment.
The head of this study was Dr. Laura Berman, Ph.D., who was also the assistant clinical professor of psychiatry and obstetrics/gynecology at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. She explained, “Kissing relieves stress by creating a sense of connectedness, which releases endorphins, the chemicals that counteract stress and depression.”
So the next time you feel the world is caving in on you, sit down, relax, cuddle with the man of your life and give him a sweet smack. I’m sure we will feel the stress melt away as we focus on each other. Our relationship gets better, and our health, too!
*Photo from Gettyimages.com
10:42 am on September 9th, 2008
I like this way of relieving stress
This sure beats a good massage
11:48 am on September 9th, 2008
My hubby should read this post, he he he.
2:50 pm on September 9th, 2008
awwww, this post is so kakakilig. yes, sweet kisses plus lots of tight hugs, will put those stressful feeling at bay.
9:12 am on September 10th, 2008
What if the cause of stress is the husband?
No, I’m not speaking from actual experience. Hubby is a sweet guy. And we hug most of the time.
7:16 pm on September 10th, 2008
oooh, I’d love to try this out later… teehee..
Hubby has been so stressed later, maybe he needs some cuddling.
9:10 pm on September 10th, 2008
Yes.. I like it too.
11:39 pm on September 30th, 2008
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