Love

Since this week coincides with Valentine’s Day, we’re exploring how different types of love – whether friendships, romance, or self-compassion – can positively impact your wellbeing. Feeling love in everyday life can lead to overall wellbeing improvements. Research from Penn State found that love can fulfill us, contributing to greater happiness and health. In other research, simple moments of connection, like a colleague asking about your day or a neighbor striking up a conversation, help sustain feelings of love. These interactions can boost serotonin and oxytocin, further enhancing your wellbeing. Love can even act as a natural painkiller, and self-love is equally important – it can truly make a real difference in how we feel and live. Even the sun can play a role in enhancing those feel-good feelings! Find out more about the impact of feeling loved in this week’s video. #BeWell