*What’s the fastest way to make your audience feel connected to your story?*

**Use sensory details.**

Most people tell stories in a way that’s too abstract: *”It was a tough day.”* But the best storytellers make you *feel* the moment by engaging the senses: *”The air was thick with humidity, my shirt stuck to my back, and my pulse pounded in my ears.”*

*Here’s why it works:* Neuroscience shows that when we hear sensory-rich language, our brain’s **sensory cortex** lights up as if we’re experiencing the moment ourselves. A study from Emory University found that words related to texture, smell, and motion activate the same brain regions as actually touching, smelling, or moving.

**Here’s your challenge today:** Add sensory details to your next story.

For example:
Instead of: *”I was nervous before my speech.”*
Try: *”My hands were clammy, my throat was dry, and my heart pounded like a drum.”*

Or instead of: *”The food was amazing.”*
Try: *”The first bite melted on my tongue–rich, buttery, with just a hint of spice.”*

See the difference? The second versions *transport* the audience into the experience. They don’t just *hear* the story–they *feel* it.

*Remember*: The more senses you engage, the more immersive your story becomes.

So, what sensory details will you add to your next story?

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