Gretchen Rubin: Sometimes you just want to give yourself a lift. You know, an upbeat song is one of the quickest ways that we can intervene in our mood. When I feel like I do need a quick lift or a quick boost of energy, I can use my audio apothecary for that. She says any kind of intense sensory experience tends to give me that lift and that energy.
Are you seeing what you look at? Or tuning in to the noises all around you? We take our senses for granted - particularly when it comes to the sights and sounds of our everyday lives. Exploring your senses can be a great way to experience more fun and happiness right now.
Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin was warned that her eyesight was in peril - which spurred her to rethink her relationship with her senses. In the first of two interviews, Gretchen joins Dr Laurie Santos to discuss her journey of discovery and her new book - Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World.
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