Have you ever looked at something super cute and adorable, and instantly felt your mood lifted?
That is the power of kawaii = cuteness.
As a society, we’ve collectively experienced a world that has caused us a lot of stress, anxiety and sadness—and rightfully so. With the state of the world moving towards normality again, let’s not underestimate the power of simplicity in helping us towards feeling happier, calmer and less anxious.
Plush toys provide a way to relieve stress not unlike having a pet. It provides us with peace and calmness much like how a hug helps our body release the ‘happy hormone’. Now, we’re not scientists but we do believe that hugging something soft and cute, definitely makes for a happier individual.
Here are 3 ways that plush toys can help make you happier, less stressed out and less anxious (featuring our 3 favourite plush toy collections at Too Squishy)!
a. They make you smile
A simple, yet thought provoking point.
How often in a day do we remember to smile?
How often in a day do we instinctively frown and furrow our brows? Perhaps at work or school?
Plush toys are a way for you to have a visual reminder that elicits a smile. And smiling is good for your health and mental well being.
b. Plush toys are soft and huggable
Did you know that hugs are healthy for us?
During moments when you feel stressed, anxious or upset, perhaps consider hugging a loved one, or your favourite plush toy.
c. You can gift a squishy toy to someone you care about
This is a direct way of bringing joy to someone else’s life (because who doesn’t love gifts), and an indirect way of bringing happiness internally!
Always remember gift giving doesn't only have to be during the holiday season! You can gift someone a cute stuffed animal to lift their spirits up all through the year.
Works especially well if their love language is gift giving!
