1 Minute Habit · #307

1 Minute Habit for November 3

Write down one piece of 'bad' advice that is actually funny

Today’s Habit · #307Category: Gratitude & Positivity

Why This Habit Helps

Humor activates multiple regions of your brain simultaneously, creating new neural pathways while reducing stress hormones.

Creating 'bad' advice forces cognitive flexibility—the mental superpower of seeing situations from unexpected angles.

What You’ll Do in 1 Minute

Activates creative thinking patterns
Reduces stress through laughter
Challenges rigid thinking habits
Builds mental flexibility
Makes problem-solving more playful

Quick Overview

Sometimes the best way to find good solutions is to first explore deliberately bad ones—it frees your mind from conventional thinking traps.

This practice isn't about being negative; it's about accessing humor as a cognitive tool that makes your brain more agile and resilient.

What the Research Says

American Psychological Association - Humor as cognitive exercise

How to Get Started

Think of a current challenge or goal you're working on
Brainstorm the absolute worst advice someone could give you about it
Make it intentionally ridiculous or humorously unhelpful
Write it down with a smile—the more absurd, the better
Notice how this shifts your perspective on the real solution

How to Adapt This Habit

If you’re a busy professional

Create 'bad meeting advice' like 'Always schedule meetings to discuss having more meetings' to laugh through workplace frustrations

If you’re a parent

Make up silly 'bad parenting advice' with your kids—it becomes both bonding and stress relief

If you’re a student or learner

Write 'bad study advice' before exams to release tension and approach material with fresh eyes

💬 Join the Challenge

😄 Write down one hilariously bad piece of advice today. Did it make you smile?

Sometimes the road to good thinking is paved with intentionally bad ideas.

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What was your experience with writing 'bad' advice?

Write down one act of kindness you did recently

Laugh for 1 minute

💬 Your Success Stories

I was stressing about a work project when I decided to try this habit. My 'bad advice' was: 'Definitely wait until 2 AM the night before to start—adrenaline makes you creative!' Writing it down made me laugh out loud and instantly see how I was actually overpreparing. That moment of humor gave me the clarity to break the project into manageable steps instead of panicking.

— Jessica

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