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Episode 3164:
In "How to Make Life More Pleasurable," David Cain explores the intriguing idea that limiting our indulgences can actually increase our enjoyment of them. By sharing personal anecdotes and historical insights, Cain illustrates how scarcity enhances appreciation, whether it's sleep, food, or entertainment, offering a fresh perspective on how to savor life's simple pleasures.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2019/10/how-to-make-life-more-pleasurable/
Quotes to ponder:
"Whenever classes started again, sleep became much more enjoyable."
"Recently I stopped drinking coffee daily, and now when I do have a cup, I enjoy it much more."
"When pleasures are more occasional, they’re more pleasurable, and that’s reason enough to limit how often we indulge in them."
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3159: The Art of Being Easily Fascinated by Joel Zaslofsky with Becoming Minimalist on Gratitude
3158: 8 Things You Must Give Up to Find Peace by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Happiness
3157: Add the Best; Drop the Worst by Steve Pavlina on New Habit Formation & Self-Improvement
3156: How to Free Yourself From the Bad Habit of Negative Self-Talk by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy
3155: Less is More by Catherine of Common Sense Living on Minimalism & Simple Living
3154: 5 Reasons Why You’re Not Achieving Success (& How To Overcome Them) by Brian Tracy
3153: Q&A - Social Anxiety Coping Strategies - Thoughts and Strategies For Managing Social Anxiety and Therapy
3152: Give Up Comfort by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How To Build Resiliency & Becoming Resilient
3151: The Focus Launch List by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch on Productivity & Self-Help
3150: 3 Reasons to Believe in the Law of Attraction by Joel Bein on Personal Growth & Development
3149: Stop Crowding Out Your Happiness by Sarah Von Bargen of Yes and Yes on Mental Clutter & Finding Joy
3148: 4 Reasons Worry Scares You and How to Be More Fearless by Ingrid Y Helander on Self-Awareness
3147: How to Finally Say Goodbye to Sentimental Items by Kerri Richardson on Emotional Liberation & Clarity
3146: Building Your Routine by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on Intentional Living & Self-Improvement
3145: Are There Health Benefits To Spending Time In Nature by NeuroGym Team on Mental & Emotional Well-Being
3144: One Sentence That Will Change Your Life by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on People-Pleasing & Fear of Judgment
3143: If You Own One Thing in the World, Let It Be This by Kerry Ogden with NoSidebar
3142: [Part 2] How to Make Your Own Luck by Mark Manson on Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Fortunes
3141: [Part 1] How to Make Your Own Luck by Mark Manson on Behaviors & Mindsets for More Opportunities
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