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Life Is a Laboratory: 30 Experiments for Change
Rating: 4.2 out of 5(23 ratings)
1,711 students
Last updated 5/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Create a vision of your ideal life and take steps to create the life of your dreams.
  • Plan, act, observe and reflect in your life, leading to continuous improvement.
  • Change and grow as a person, take more risks and move beyond your comfort zone.
  • How to get out of a rut, take change of your life and make the changes you need to make.

Course content

8 sections33 lectures3h 3m total length
  • Introduction5:42

    This lecture introduces students to the course, to the instructor, and explains what students will be able to do by the end of the course.  That is to have a clear vision of your desired future and take actions across 6 key areas of your life to make your desired future happen.  This course content is based on the book 'Experiments in Personal Change - Transform Your Life' by Thomas Carroll, PhD.  As a student on this course you are invited to download a free e-book copy of the book from resources. 

  • What is PAR?6:06

    This lecture introduces the concept of PAR (Plan, Act, Reflect) ….what it means and how it underpins every aspect of this course.  PAR is a powerful process used in business, research, education and other fields and we can also apply it with great effect to enhance our own lives.

  • The Six Areas of Focus of This Course7:02

    This lecture gives students a quick introduction to the 6 key areas of focus of this course.

  • Introduce yourself
  • Your turn! Your desired future3:51

    This lecture introduces you to your first visualisation activity which is to create a mental picture of a scene from your desired future.  This is a simple but very powerful exercise.

  • Write your perfect moment

Requirements

  • An interest in personal development and transforming your life for the better.
  • A willingness to experiment and try out new things in your life.

Description

Transform Your Life Through Action — Not Just Thinking

Do you feel stuck, unsure of your direction, or frustrated by a lack of progress?

You’re not alone. In a world of constant change, many of us are trying to figure out what’s next—while juggling uncertainty, new technologies, and shifting expectations.

But here’s the truth:

You don’t change your life by thinking about it.
You change your life by testing, trying, and experimenting.

Welcome to Your Personal Change Laboratory

This course introduces a powerful but simple idea:

Treat your life like a series of experiments.

Instead of waiting for clarity, motivation, or the “perfect plan,” you’ll learn how to:

  • Take small, practical actions

  • Test new habits and ideas

  • Learn from real-world results

  • Build momentum through experimentation

What You’ll Do in This Course

You’ll work through 30 practical life experiments designed to help you:

  • Break out of feeling stuck or uncertain

  • Build better habits and routines

  • Improve your mindset and self-awareness

  • Take action instead of overthinking

  • Gain clarity on what works for you

Each experiment is simple, actionable, and designed to be applied in your daily life.

Why This Matters Now

We are living through a time of rapid change—technological, economic, and personal.

The old idea of a fixed path or a “job for life” is disappearing.

The ability to adapt, learn, and reinvent yourself is now one of the most important life skills you can develop.

This course gives you a practical way to do exactly that.

A companion guide is included as part of this course content.

Who This Course Is For

This course is for you if:

  • You feel stuck or want more from life

  • You want to take action but don’t know where to start

  • You’re interested in personal growth that is practical, not just theoretical

  • You’re ready to try small changes that can lead to big results

This Course Is NOT For You If

  • You’re looking for quick fixes without taking action

  • You prefer passive learning without applying ideas

  • You want a rigid, one-size-fits-all life plan

Final Thought

You don’t need to have everything figured out.

You just need to start.

One experiment at a time.

Who this course is for:

  • People who want to make positive changes in their life in 2022 and beyond.
  • People who want to direct change in their life rather than just have change happen to them
  • People who want to make the most of life and live the life they want, not the life others want for them.
  • People who want to follow their dreams and become who they were meant to be.