Hey there, Jen here, and this is a happy bit. So we all know that phrase, take time to smell the roses,

but do we do it? I have a challenge for you today. I want you to stop and do at least three things that

use your five senses today. Smelling something, but truly smelling it in a way that gives you a visceral reaction,

looking at something with total gratitude and admiration.

Maybe it's the blue blue sky with a fluffy white cloud.

Or maybe listening to the birds, really listening.

Your mind loves having these experiences where you really notice things.

It's called mindfulness, in fact, and it makes us happier because when you focus on these things,

you're having kind of an attitude of gratitude, and your body then metabolizes cortisol when you're

doing this. Some researchers at UC Davis found that people who

exercise gratitude regularly are 23% less stressed. They have 23% less cortisol in their bodies. And so when

we make it vivid using the five senses and really mindfully loving things around us,

maybe it's touching us little baby's head, that soft skin, whatever it is, love it, appreciate

it, let yourself feel so grateful. And you'll feel less stressed. And then you'll feel happier.

It's a chain reaction. Join me in the Vibrant Happy Women Facebook group and tell me

three ways you're using your five senses today to enjoy life a little more. Make it a great week,

make it an amazing day, and really be mindful and enjoy those things around you. Take care.

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