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Mentioned in 17 episodes
Life in Five Senses
How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World
Book • 2023
In 'Life in Five Senses,' Gretchen Rubin delves into the mysteries and joys of the five senses as a means to achieve a happier, more mindful life.
After realizing she had been overlooking her senses while studying happiness, Rubin embarked on a year-long experiment to heighten her senses and use her powers of perception to live a fuller life.
Drawing on cutting-edge science, philosophy, literature, and personal experiences, she investigates how simple pleasures like appreciating ketchup and favorite songs, as well as more adventurous activities like daily visits to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, can enhance daily life.
Rubin shows how tuning into the physical world can help individuals cheer up, calm down, and engage more deeply with their surroundings.
After realizing she had been overlooking her senses while studying happiness, Rubin embarked on a year-long experiment to heighten her senses and use her powers of perception to live a fuller life.
Drawing on cutting-edge science, philosophy, literature, and personal experiences, she investigates how simple pleasures like appreciating ketchup and favorite songs, as well as more adventurous activities like daily visits to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, can enhance daily life.
Rubin shows how tuning into the physical world can help individuals cheer up, calm down, and engage more deeply with their surroundings.
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Gretchen Rubin 's new book, discussed in a double episode about exploring the senses.
Laurie Santos as Gretchen Rubin 's new book, discussed in a double episode about exploring the senses.
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Ask Us Anything! Laurie and Gretchen Take Your Questions (Live from Toronto)
Mentioned by Laurie Santos as a book exploring how we can get more joy from paying attention to the sights and sounds around us, but also to the smells.
Laurie Santos as a book exploring how we can get more joy from paying attention to the sights and sounds around us, but also to the smells.12 snips
The Sweet Smell of Happiness
Mentioned by Jenny as the main topic of the podcast episode, focusing on how exploring the senses can improve life.
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Life in Five Senses | Gretchen Rubin
