Regardless of your career path, the one thing all working adults experience is stress. In fact, according to the National Institute for Stress, nearly 80% of all workers say they feel stress on the job and nearly half say they need help learning how to manage it. Luckily, there is a magic solution and here at Fish we are fortunate enough to have access to this magic everyday– it’s puppies!
No seriously, dogs are a necessary ingredient for your well-being and here’s why!
Oxytocin levels increase
Research shows that when humans interact with dogs, oxytocin levels increase. This is a fancy way to say we become a heck of a lot more chill. Whether we are petting them or simply just making eye contact, our minds are more at ease and our anxiety a little less alarming. If you’re looking to introduce a dog as a permanent fixture in your office then you may want to check out these reviews of dog beds by the Pupster Passion team so that you can make sure they’re comfortable during the day.
Exercise is more frequent/enjoyable
If you find walking or running boring, bringing a dog with you makes it a lot more fun. Besides the obvious companionship, dogs are more apt to stop and roll around in the grass. What human friend would do this with you? Nevertheless, this increase in exercise (thanks to your dog’s bladder) produces endorphins that can act as natural painkillers, as well as help you sleep. More sleep = less stress.
Constant love
Now here is the obvious de-stressor – love and attention! Although, the attention should work both ways as you need to lovingly care for your dog. This may take the form of addressing health problems with GlowCBD and other treatments. Dogs are always happy to see their owners and no matter what kind of day you had, you know there is a little ball of sunshine waiting to greet you at home. It’s always great to see them leap to their feet and come to the door to greet you. This constant love can brighten anyone’s mood and makes us remember that life isn’t all about deadlines, demands, and dare I say it – stress, not only for you and other owners but also for dogs, especially if they are hyper, experience anxiety or stress. You can give each other the support you both need at the end of the day.
