Apply What You Learn
10 practical exercises to cement your understanding
Copyright Charade
60 minutesTo understand the practical implications of copyright law by acting out different scenarios involving copyright infringement and fair use.
Steps
Divide into small groups (3-4 people per group).
Each group selects a common work of art (song, book, movie clip).
Each group creates a 30-second skit demonstrating a clear copyright infringement scenario related to their chosen work (e.g., unauthorized distribution, selling copies).
Each group creates a 30-second skit demonstrating a fair use scenario related to their chosen work (e.g., parody, educational use, news reporting).
Perform the skits for the class, and after each skit, the audience must identify whether it's infringement or fair use, and why.
Success Criteria
Did I participate in both creating and performing skits demonstrating copyright infringement and fair use scenarios?
The 2-Minute Plank Challenge
5 daysTo consistently improve core strength and endurance through a small, daily commitment.
Steps
Day 1: Hold a plank for 20 seconds.
Day 2: Hold a plank for 25 seconds.
Day 3: Hold a plank for 30 seconds.
Day 4: Hold a plank for 35 seconds.
Day 5: Hold a plank for 40 seconds.
Success Criteria
Did I complete each plank hold for the specified duration each day?
Identity Affirmation Journaling
7 daysTo reinforce a chosen identity through consistent journaling, thereby strengthening habits aligned with that identity.
Steps
Choose an identity you want to cultivate (e.g., 'Writer,' 'Athlete,' 'Disciplined Person').
Each day, write for 5 minutes about how you embody that identity. Focus on actions, thoughts, and feelings.
Specifically, describe one small action you took that day (or will take) which aligns with the chosen identity.
Reflect on how performing that action made you feel and how it reinforced your belief in this identity.
Success Criteria
I wrote in my journal for 5 minutes each day for 7 consecutive days, focusing on my chosen identity and related actions.
Hydration Habit Hack
7 daysDrink 8 glasses of water daily for one week using the Four Laws of Behavior Change.
Steps
1. **Make it Obvious:** Place a filled water bottle in your line of sight in three key locations (desk, kitchen counter, bedside table).
2. **Make it Attractive:** Add slices of lemon, cucumber, or berries to your water to enhance its flavor.
3. **Make it Easy:** Use a water bottle with measurements to track your intake throughout the day.
4. **Make it Satisfying:** Each evening, mark off on a chart every glass of water you drank. Reward yourself at the end of the week with a healthy treat if you met your daily goal.
Success Criteria
Did I drink 8 glasses of water each day for the entire week (7 days)?
Habit Tracker in Sight
3 daysVisually connect a new habit to an existing routine to increase its likelihood.
Steps
Choose a new habit you want to build (e.g., drinking more water).
Identify an existing habit you already do consistently (e.g., brushing your teeth).
Get a roll of brightly colored tape and a marker.
Write the new habit ('Drink Water') on a piece of tape and stick it to your toothbrush or bathroom mirror.
Each time you brush your teeth, the visual cue will remind you to immediately drink water afterwards.
Success Criteria
Did I place the visual reminder and notice it before/during my existing habit each day?
Nudge Your Water Intake
3 daysIncrease daily water consumption by strategically placing water cues.
Steps
1. Place a full water bottle or glass on your desk or workspace.
2. Keep a water bottle visible in your car or bag.
3. Set a recurring phone reminder every hour to take a few sips.
4. After each bathroom break, refill your water bottle.
Success Criteria
Did I consistently implement all four steps for three days?
Temptation Bundle Your Workout
1 dayMake exercise more attractive by linking it to an enjoyable activity.
Steps
Identify a task you should do but dread (e.g., 30 minutes of cardio).
Identify something you genuinely enjoy doing (e.g., watching your favorite TV show).
Designate a specific TV show that you ONLY watch while doing your cardio.
Schedule your workout and TV show combination for the next day.
Complete the workout while ONLY watching the designated TV show. No peeking at other times!
Success Criteria
Did I complete the scheduled workout while ONLY watching the designated TV show?
Two-Minute Meditation Jumpstart
3 daysEstablish a consistent, minimal meditation habit to reduce friction for future, longer sessions.
Steps
Prepare: Set a timer for 2 minutes. Find a quiet place where you won't be disturbed.
Sit: Sit comfortably, either on a cushion, chair, or the floor. Close your eyes gently.
Focus: Bring your attention to your breath. Notice the sensation of the air entering and leaving your body.
Return: When your mind wanders (and it will), gently guide your attention back to your breath.
Success Criteria
Did I meditate for at least 2 minutes each day for three consecutive days?
Hydration Habit Tracker
1 weekDrink more water consistently throughout the day using a visual tracker to reinforce the habit.
Steps
Get a reusable water bottle and mark it with lines indicating water levels for 4 equal intervals throughout the day.
Create a simple chart with 7 rows (one for each day of the week) and 4 columns (one for each water interval).
Each time you finish one interval of water (reach a marked line), immediately fill in or check off the corresponding box on your chart.
Keep the bottle and chart visible throughout the day as a constant reminder and visual progress indicator.
At the end of the day, review your progress and reflect on how consistently you met your hydration goals.
Success Criteria
Did I fill in/check off at least 3 out of 4 water intervals on my chart for each day of the week?
Accountability Buddy Check-In
30 minutesEstablish a clear check-in process with your accountability partner for a specific task.
Steps
Identify a specific task or goal you want to be held accountable for this week (e.g., "Exercise for 30 minutes, 3 times this week").
Contact a friend, family member, or colleague and ask them to be your accountability partner for this task.
Agree on a specific check-in method (e.g., text message, phone call, email) and frequency (e.g., daily, every other day, weekly).
During your initial check-in, clearly state your task/goal and how your partner can best support you (e.g., "Just ask if I did it, no excuses.")
Document the agreed-upon task, check-in method, and frequency in a note for yourself to ensure you both remember.
Success Criteria
Did I clearly communicate my task and check-in plan to my accountability partner?