Could not be better. Neurobiology of sensations, or How to regain the taste of life

For many of us, everyday life has lost its meaning. The highly efficient mechanisms that once made life easier are now draining us. Patterns of judgment and negative thinking lead to an emotional spiral. For some, life has simply lost its spark.
When we struggle with a problem or a bad habit, we believe that we need to be persistent, endure everything and make more efforts. But when we do, the brain duplicates the thought patterns that got us stuck. Fortunately, the science of sensation provides the key to solving this problem.

In the book "It doesn't get any better. Neurobiology of Sensations, or How to Reclaim the Joy of Life" neuroscientist Norman Farb and clinical psychologist Zindel Segal explain that the brain has two networks: a network for quick problem solving (habits) and a sensory network responsible for fresh insights. By tuning in to new and everyday sensations—from the feel of our feet on a crowded street to the sound of birdsong in the park—we can engage the sensory network.