Big Hugs for Everyone! WEEK 1: Task 4

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WEEK 1: Task 4

BIG HUGS for EVERYONE

There's something about a hug and the way it makes you feel. When done in the right context, a hug can make everything that's gone bad, haywire or really wrong seem so much better. It's the quiet, nonverbal gesture that brings joy to everyone who participates. On the other hand, hugs can be an invasion of your personal space when unwarranted. When you are unfamiliar, upset or uncomfortable with a person, a hug can be one of the most unwelcomed acts imagined! Which brings us to today’s task.

This task may be hard for some of you, but trust me it's going to be EXTREMELY rewarding! Today, you need to give a minimum of 5 hugs to 5 different people you NORMALLY don't hug. Pick a co-worker, stranger, friend or whoever you choose. If you get on a roll and give more than 5, that's ok, but 5 is your absolute minimum. I know this may be difficult, but swallow your pride and drink a cup of courage to help you step outside of your comfort zone. You can do it!

task 4 = +2 points for completing

Journal Questions:

After you complete this task - Go to the quiet space you've created for your self, take 3 deep breaths, read the below questions and journal about everything that comes to mind. Don't think too hard...just write as if you were talking on the phone to a friend.

1. What were your thoughts after you read this task?

2. How did you feel before and after your first hug? How about the final hug? 

3. How did other people's reaction to your hug make you feel?

"Keep the faith, keep making it happen and remember to always stay out of your own way!"

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