Laurie: I think one of the things we forget we can do with our senses is that we can curate them. And this is absolutely true with sensation. Some people are very, very captured by their smartphone and they feel uncomfortable with how much time they spend on it. Laurie: For some people, this is a really powerful tool because if they want to make their phone less compelling, but they still need to use it throughout the day,. LZ: It's just like watching your grandparents old black and white TV set.
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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