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In *Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come*, Jessica Pan chronicles her year of forcing herself to live as an extrovert. Pan, a self-described 'shintrovert,' was feeling lonely and depressed due to her extreme shyness and lack of social interactions. She decided to challenge herself by engaging in various daunting new experiences such as stand-up comedy, solo vacations, and networking events. The book is a humorous and sincere account of her trials, revelations, and the lessons she learned about human connection and personal growth. Pan's journey involves consulting with experts, facing her fears through exposure therapy, and ultimately forming new friendships and gaining confidence.

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[2][3][5].

In *Chatter*, Ethan Kross delves into the silent conversations we have with ourselves, examining how these internal dialogues shape our lives, work, and relationships. Kross, drawing from his own lab research and real-world case studies, explains how negative self-talk (referred to as 'chatter') can have detrimental effects on our health, mood, and social connections. However, he also provides tools and strategies to manage and harness this inner voice positively. These tools include techniques such as zooming out to gain perspective, using the second person to increase psychological distance, and leveraging the power of nature and placebos. The book is a comprehensive guide on how to transform negative self-talk into a constructive and supportive inner voice.