Our increasing positive affect activity in social science was about doing good deeds for those around us. I did not really want to do good deeds just for the sake of doing them so I did wonder if it was morally right to do such things. However, I did enjoy doing nice things for my parents, friends, and blockmates. It helped me become more aware of my surroundings and where my assistance could be needed in certain situations.
One of my blockmates (who was also my groupmate) would try to do nice things for everyone and explained how it was helping “fill his quota” for the day. That made me smile a bit bit more because it was a nice way to spin this situation. We could try to set a quota of good deeds and increase them day by day to maximize the amount of positivity we are giving to those around us.
All in all, the goal of the activity was to increase positivity in ourselves and others and a good goal like this is definitely worth putting effort into on a day to day basis.
The Inner Self 