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Reporter Lee Seul-bi's story
Just stroking yourself for 20 seconds can reduce your stress levels.
A research team led by Professor Allison Harvey of the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, conducted a study to determine the mental health benefits of self-skin contact. The research team divided 121 college students into two groups. One group tapped their index finger and thumb together (control group) for 20 seconds every day, while the other group stroked themselves for the same amount of time. The experiment lasted for a month. The stroking motions included placing one hand each on the chest and stomach, or hugging oneself and stroking the upper arm. The motions were described in a paper published in 2021 by a research team at Goethe University in Germany, and the research team revealed that when people hugged themselves with this motion, the levels of the stress hormone cortisol decreased.
The analysis results showed that the group that spent 20 seconds stroking themselves every day for a month had better self-esteem than the group that did not.
▲Low stress levels
▲Self-empathy increases
▲It was confirmed that mental health also improved.
It was confirmed that the longer the period of progress, the better the mental health index.
The research team said, "If you make it a habit to hug yourself, the mental health benefits will be greater," and "If you set a specific time, such as after brushing your teeth or after eating, it will be easier to stick to it."
Another way to quickly lower your stress levels is through breathing exercises. These include three breathing exercises. The first is "periodic sighing." Inhale long and slowly, exhale short, fully inflating your lungs, then exhale for as long as possible. The second is "diaphragmatic breathing." Sit comfortably, close your eyes, relax, and place one hand on your stomach and the other on your chest. Keep the hand on your chest still, focusing only on moving the hand on your stomach as you breathe. The third is "periodic hyperventilation." This involves inhaling deeply and exhaling briefly 30 times. Researchers at Stanford University have found that practicing this breathing technique for five minutes a day can be more effective in improving mood and reducing anxiety than meditation.
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I want to reduce my stress right now.
20 seconds... 5 minutes
Will it get a little better??