Enhancing Pleasure through Occasional Indulgences

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Episode 3164:

In "How to Make Life More Pleasurable," David Cain explores the intriguing idea that limiting our indulgences can actually increase our enjoyment of them. By sharing personal anecdotes and historical insights, Cain illustrates how scarcity enhances appreciation, whether it's sleep, food, or entertainment, offering a fresh perspective on how to savor life's simple pleasures.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2019/10/how-to-make-life-more-pleasurable/

Quotes to ponder:

"Whenever classes started again, sleep became much more enjoyable."

"Recently I stopped drinking coffee daily, and now when I do have a cup, I enjoy it much more."

"When pleasures are more occasional, they’re more pleasurable, and that’s reason enough to limit how often we indulge in them."

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