New research suggests luck isn’t simply chance, but a mindset that can be cultivated. The study indicates that believing in your own luck can actually alter brain function, increasing awareness of potential opportunities. Keeping a “luck journal” – documenting positive and serendipitous events – helps individuals recognize luck’s prevalence in their lives. Those who consider themselves unlucky tend to experience higher anxiety levels, hindering their ability to perceive and act on favorable circumstances. Conversely, people who identify as lucky exhibit openness and expectation of positive outcomes. Ultimately, the science shows conscious effort and increased action are central to generating positive outcomes, effectively “making” one's own luck.