You will be on the top of the world tomorrow, if you win a lottery of one million bucks. The unexpected positive outcome will fill you with joy and excitement. Additionally, if you receive a text from your crush you will feel there is nothing impossible anymore.
Research shows that surprises intensify our emotions by 400%. Therefore, an unexpected proposal may seem like the golden moment of life, but an unexpected firing seem like the worst moment of life. Brains are hardwired. They love new experiences. That’s why, a new car, a new job, a new partner all is exciting at the beginning. These new stimuli make the brain release the dopamine, the store house of pleasure.
When was the last time you received a surprise gift?
Let your brain do the magical thinking at first before you read further. Looking back, we directly jump to our birthday or a special day in general. Just focusing the bigger ones, whereas its the smaller gifts or token of appreciation that matters more in the long run.
When was the last time you gave someone a surprise?
There is a simple rule of nature the more you give, the more you receive. If you focus only on giving the God will take of the receiving accordingly. Being a contributor, you open more doors of opportunity as well as success.
Surprises be it negative or positive bring us to the present moment.
We receive surprise every single day. Ironically, we don’t consider them one. Do you know how will be your day tomorrow? Probably not. You can give yourself plenty of surprises.
How can you give oneself a surprise?
It may sound silly or meaningless. However, you can. The brain has all the answer. Do a quick search with your powerful search engine before googling over internet.
Eagerly waiting to hear stories from you how do you surprise yourself!
By practicing yoga
By sleeping like a child
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