The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos Smell, Taste and Touch: How to Joyfully Awaken Your Senses
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Apr 24, 2023 
Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin, known for her book Life in Five Senses, shares her journey of rediscovering joy through her senses after a warning about her eyesight. She discusses the importance of savoring everyday sensory experiences, from the comforting touch of textures to the evocative power of smells. Gretchen emphasizes how engaging our sense of taste and smell can deepen emotional connections and enhance well-being. She encourages mindfulness and creativity in our sensory interactions, promoting joy in both personal experiences and shared moments.
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Five Senses Journal
- Gretchen Rubin found gratitude journals ineffective, so she created a five senses journal.
- This involved noting a standout sensory experience each day, which fostered gratitude.
Awe in the Mundane
- Noticing everyday sensations can shift perspectives, turning mundane experiences into moments of awe.
- Even unpleasant smells, like garbage day, can become interesting observations.
Conscious Noticing
- Our brains filter out everyday sensations, so we need conscious practices to notice them.
- Keeping a five senses journal brings overlooked details, like the texture of a dog's fur, into focus.
