BYS 06/09/23 🟨 Embrace Eccentric Experiments
What if you tried it THIS way instead of THAT way?
Experimentation is part of life. Try testing an interesting hypothesis every single day.
Embrace the ideas inside today's Big Yellow Sticky...
Embrace Eccentric Experiments
Life is your laboratory. Put it to use.
You don't need glass beakers, microscopes, or even a white lab coat to try conduct interesting experiments and test theories.
Doing something as simple as greeting people with a smile and looking them in the eye when you speak is an experiment in connecting with your fellow human beings that can yield positive results.
I'm a fan of a book by Danny Wallace titled "Yes Man" (not the terrible movie adaptation of it starring Jim Carrey) where the author commits to saying "Yes" to every offer, invitation, or challenge presented to him. It results in him learning new things, meeting new people, and even marriage.
Here are a few other experiments that you mind find interesting. Perhaps you can adapt a few to your own laboratory of life...
The Gratitude Experiment: This experiment investigated the impact of practicing gratitude on well-being and happiness. Participants were asked to regularly write down three things they were grateful for. The results showed that those who engaged in the gratitude exercise reported higher levels of happiness, improved relationships, and increased overall well-being.
The Power of Positivity Experiment: Researchers conducted an experiment where participants were exposed to positive stimuli such as uplifting music, inspirational videos, and motivational speeches. The study found that exposure to positive content led to increased optimism, enhanced mood, and improved performance on subsequent tasks.
The Exercise and Mental Health Study: Numerous studies have examined the positive impact of exercise on mental health. These experiments consistently show that regular physical activity, such as aerobic exercises, can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, improve mood, boost self-esteem, and promote overall mental well-being.
What do you think?
Are you willing to be the guinea pig in one of these experiments?
I appreciate you being a willing participant in my Big Yellow Sticky experiment! Are these daily doses of encouragement and creativity thought having a positive affect on your life?
I will indeed return tomorrow with a brand new Big Yellow Sticky!