About this episode

The episode discusses how small, simple actions can improve your mood and reset your day.

Ep 144: Ever notice how some of the smallest, simplest things can completely reset your day? In this episode, we get into the everyday mood-lifters — the rituals and little pleasures that flip a switch the second you do them. Windows down on a warm summer night, that first set at the gym, throwing on a 2000s playlist that hits like a time machine. We break down why these moments work, swap our personal go-to's, and dig into the science of why a quick change of scenery, a good beat, or a little movement can pull you out of a funk faster than anything. Tune in and walk away with a few new tricks for your own back pocket.

People in this episode

Hosts: Coleton Hrgich, Jeffrey Harper

Topics covered

• mood-lifters
• rituals
• pleasures
• science of change
• personal go-tos

Keywords

• mood
• rituals
• pleasures
• science
• change of scenery
• fitness
• music

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