
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.
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.
This lecture gives students a quick introduction to the 6 key areas of focus of this course.
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.
This lecture gives an overview of the key topics to be discussed in section 2 of this course. Section 2 is a key section because without a vision for your life you will lack the focus and motivation to achieve meaningful goals.
This lecture introduces the concept of bucket lists and takes students through the pros and cons of having bucket lists.
This lecture takes students through the importance of creating Big Hairy Audacious Goals or BHAGS.
This lecture informs students about the natural planning model.
This lecture gives advice on the number of goals you should set for yourself.
Goals have advantages but they also have disadvantages. This lecture explains.
This lecture explains what habits are and stresses to students the importance of building good habits as a key to success.
This lecture explain the concept of synchronicity and why you should be open to synchronicity in your life.
This lecture introduces the section on attitude and looks at the importance of attitude - there is no handicap in life except a bad attitude! |
The lecture gives an overview of failure and stresses the importance of having the right attitude to failure.
This lecture explains resilience, the importance of resilience and how to cultivate resilience in your own life.
This lecture covers the important topic of enthusiasm and how being enthusiastic is key to success.
This lecture explain the three minds - conscious, subconscious and unconscious.
This lecture explains hypnosis, how it is a natural process and how we can use hypnosis to programme our subconscious mind.
This lecture explains affirmations and the use of affirmations to replace negative thinking with positive thoughts.
In this lecture we introduce two more experiments to build a positive attitude - attitude of gratitude and a positive thought.
In this lecture we explain the importance of the Now and what mindfulness is and how it can benefit you.
In this lecture we explain the attributes and importance of focus and concentration in the modern world.
In this lecture we examine fear and pushing beyond the comfort zone.
The lecture discusses rejection, why we fear rejection and how to overcome the fear of rejection.
Failure - we can all fear failure…nobody wants to fail….but can we avoid failure and should we be trying to anyway?
Physical health and fitness are key to having a great life. The old saying is health is wealth and that is true. In this lecture we are going to look at physical health and fitness and strategies to build a healthy body and mind. |
What is a fixed mindset and what is a growth mindset? What does this mean, which type of mindset do you have and why is it important to know?
We have seen in the last lecture that learning helps us to develop a growth mindset. But how do we go about learning in the modern world? In this lecture look at the importance of learning and investing in yourself and how we can go about learning.
This lecture takes students back over some of the key learning points of the course. We covered a lot of material so there are many other points not mentioned. The student is requested the reflect on their own individual learning from the course.
The lecture introduces the attached download which is a resource list of books, videos, websites and other resources for further study in personal development.
Congratulations and well done for completing this course. Please feel free to contact me for further help and support. Best wishes for your future success, happiness and prosperity, Tom.
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.