For full details of how Richard Wiseman explains Exercise 1, see his book  The Luck Factor.

Write a number between 1 and 5 to indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements, using the following scale:

1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Uncertain
4. Agree
5. Strongly agree

Please read each statement carefully. If you are not certain about the degree to which the statement describes you, simply write down a number that feels most appropriate. Do not spend too long thinking about each statement and answer as honestly as possible

1. I sometimes chat to strangers when queuing in a supermarket or bank.
2. I do not have a tendency to worry and feel anxious about life.
3. I am open to new experiences, such as trying new types of food or drinks.
4. I often listen to my gut feelings and hunches.
5. I have tried some techniques to boost my intuition, such as meditation or just going to a quiet place.
6. I nearly always expect good things to happen to me in the future.
7. I tend to try to get what I want from life, even if the chances of success seem slim.
8. I expect most of the people that I meet to be pleasant, friendly and helpful.
9. I tend to look on the bright side of whatever happens to me.
10. I believe that even negative events will work out well for me in the long run.
11. I don’t tend to dwell on the things that haven’t worked out well for me in the past.
12. I try to learn from the mistakes that I have made in the past.