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EARTH ANGELS & MAGIC MOMENTS
good things to happen, we're more likely to notice and
seize them.
The Expectation Effect has been studied extensively
in various fields, including psychology, neuroscience,
education, and medicine. Numerous studies found that
when we expect good things to happen, our bodies
and minds respond in incredible ways.
Serendipity and expectation (2011): A study
published in the Journal of Research in Personality
found that people with a more open and curious
mindset (i.e., those who expected to find interesting
things) were more likely to experience serendipity.
Expectations and chance encounters (2018): A
study published in the Journal of Social and Personal
Relationships found that people who expected to have
positive social interactions were more likely to
experience chance encounters that led to new
relationships.These studies suggest that having an
open, curious, and growth-oriented mindset can
increase the likelihood of experiencing serendipity.
When we expect positive outcomes, our brain's
reward system is activated, releasing feel-good
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