Psychologist Dr. Richard Wiseman studied "lucky" and "unlucky" people for more than a decade. His research found that luck isn’t just fate; it’s a mindset. “Lucky” people tend to share four key traits:

1. They notice opportunities. In an experiment, participants counted photos in a newspaper. The "lucky" ones spotted a hidden message saying, “Stop counting. There are 43 photos.” The “unlucky” ones missed it.

2. They trust their intuition. Neuroscientific studies suggest "lucky" people process patterns subconsciously and make quick, accurate decisions.

3. They expect good things. Optimistic people take more risks, persist longer and create their own opportunities.

4. They turn bad things into good things. Instead of dwelling on setbacks, "lucky" people reframe challenges and seek new paths.

Can you become luckier?

Science says yes. Here’s how:

• Make efforts to meet new people and expand your social circle. Many lucky breaks spring from casual acquaintances who introduce new opportunities.

• Embrace the unexpected. Changing routines increases chance encounters and fresh opportunities.

• Visualize success. A study in Psychological Science found that vividly imagining positive outcomes makes them more likely to happen.

Luck: Random Or Designed?

While pure chance plays a role, everyday luck is shaped by our thoughts, actions and openness to new possibilities.

In other words, luck  isn’t just something that "happens" to you. It can be cultivated by adopting a mindset that welcomes opportunities, trusts intuition and stays resilient in the face of challenges.