I'm sure everyone has heard that quote before: "Does the left hand know what the right hand is doing?"  Especially if you have ever worked on a dysfunctional team or in an organization where communication was not operating at its best, you are familiar with the idea of different individuals or teams performing independently at best, or in direct opposition at its worst.  Well, this week's game is taking the quote a bit more literally.  Take one or more activities that you typically do with your dominant hand.  Over the course of this week, use only your non-dominant hand to complete the activity.  This could be as simple as brushing your teeth, talking on the phone or using your remote control.  As you begin to engage your non-dominant half, you will not only begin to appreciate the complex motor skills required from your dominant hand, but also reflect on how the rest of your body responds.

As an example, I almost always hold my phone up to my left ear with my left hand.  My right hand, being dominant, is sometimes restless and wants to check email or otherwise engage itself.  When I switch and have my right hand holding the phone to my right ear, I engage my listening skills more intently.  Perhaps it's because my right hand is no longer free to be distracted - I'm not sure.  What I do know is that it completely changes my perception of the phone call.

Play the game of switching hands this week with non-critical activities (i.e. no switching up for surgery, driving, handling flammables, etc.) and see how your body and mind respond to the difference.  When you've had your fill, come back here and share what the experience was, how it felt and how, if at all, it changed your outlook or behavior.

[This exercise is inspired by a suggestion from Hope Bertram.  Thank you, Hope, for providing the great idea!]