493: Underrated ways to reduce anxiety & boost mood | leading happiness scholar Gretchen Rubin

The mindbodygreen Podcast · Jul 10, 2023 · 1h 7m

“Research shows that people who do new things are happier—even something as simple as trying new restaurants," says Gretchen Rubin. Gretchen, a leading happiness scholar and bestselling author, joins us to discuss how to tap into your five senses—which, in turn, helps strengthen your mental health, creativity, and energy—plus: - Why Gretchen wrote a book on the 5 senses (~00:11) - How to make mindfulness more approachable (~05:03) - What you need to know about the 9 senses (~09:59) - The reason some people love rewatching TV shows (~12:30) - The health benefits of Opposite Day (~15:45) - How…