Have you heard of this game? Its pretty astonishing. No batteries needed, no parts to assemble. You dont have to buy a single pair of dice, cards or video to enjoy its rewards. All you need is a sense of humor ready at a moments notice.

All set?

Heres how you play:

The second you wake up in the morning, before you have a moment to think, just state out loud, This is the best day yet! Dont feel the need to be perky or overly optimistic. Simply put the idea out there and see what the day brings. Regardless of sleepiness, impending deadline or hangover, saying these words actually helps you feel a bit more hopeful about getting out of bed.

Then, throughout the day, use this sentence at the quirkiest of times:

This is the best shower yet!

OR

This is the best grocery shopping yet!

OR

This is the best putting on my underwear yet!

I am not exactly sure what is happening scientifically, but the mere absurdity seems to cause a shift. It not only changes your perspective, you actually notice your surroundings differently. It truly brings a kind of happiness into the most mundane of tasks that were simply waiting for your attention.

Make sure you say it when you are in circumstances most likely to put you in a bad mood:

This is the best waiting in line yet!

OR

This is the best computer crashing yet!

OR

This is the best stubbing my toe yet!

First of all, you will crack yourself up which will diffuse some tension. And for some reason, every time I try it, the situation suddenly takes a drastic turn. By raising my spirits and putting the idea out there that this problem is salvageable, things change: My ride suddenly shows up, I find what I have lost, or someone comes along to assist when I least expected help.

I use this game with food, too. Not only does it taste differently, I find I digest it better as well. Just before I begin to eat, I think, This is the best dinner yet. I have tried eating a few bites before saying it and then a few bites after saying it and sure enough, the taste actually improves once I remember my statement!!

I invite you to join in this new game that is sweeping the nation. I bet it will give you the best day yet!