Toby and Kate explain why a long embrace is a great way to start your day. The benefits of hugging are that it increases the levels of those positive hormones, oxytocin. Toby: As long as both parties are willing participants in the hug, you can get good results.
Research has shown that how you spend your morning can have a significant impact on the rest of your day. If you start off feeling anxious and frazzled, chances are you'll end the day feeling the same way. But if you use the first hour after waking up to boost your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, you can set yourself up for a productive and memorable day.
Today, Rufus learns how to craft the perfect morning routine from Toby and Kate Oliver, the authors of "Rise and Shine: How to Transform Your Life, Morning by Morning."
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