TBU#42: Embrace Your Five Senses… a chat about Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin

In this episode, Shelley and Rowena discuss Gretchen Rubin’s latest book, Life In Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World.

(And a note from Rowena and Shelley, we just hit record on this episode and CHATTED about the book. Would you mind letting us know what you think about this more casual and slightly more raw format...? podcast@shelleysmithcreative.com or check out our links below.)

If you're looking for some fun ideas to improve your self-knowledge, creativity, and productivity, enhance your relationships with loved ones, and boost your happiness, this is the episode for you!

In the book, Gretchen Rubin explains that embracing your five senses leads to a richer, more meaningful engagement with life. As part of this, she reminds us that by understanding our own tendencies and those of the people around us, we can better appreciate and nurture the diverse ways we all experience and interpret sensory information.

Rowena and Shelley discuss their favourite stories from the book and their top takeaways. Tune in to learn how embracing your five senses can improve your life!

Episode Links Mentioned

• Two Booked Up Episode 1: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
• Two Booked Up Episode 2: Personal Life and The Four Tendencies
• Two Booked Up Episode 3: Running Your Own Business Using The Four Tendencies
• Two Booked Up Episode 4: Take Yourself on a Date
• Two Booked Up Episode 10: How to find the time to read — and why it’s a fabulous idea to do so! (Inspiration is everywhere)

Book Links Mentioned

• Life In Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin
• The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
• The House That Joy Built by Holly Ringland