TED Talks: ‘How to Speak So That People Want to Listen’
There are seven deadly sins of speaking, according to sound consultant Julian Treasure: Gossiping Judging Negativity Complaining Excuses Exaggeration Dogmatism It can be difficult to stay away from these conversation killers, but Treasure says there are plenty of ways to make sure you don’t lose your listener. In this TED Talk, he shares tips to […]
TED Talks: ‘The Surprising Science of Happiness’
When people talk about happiness, it’s often referred to as a search—a quest to find something so elusive & out of reach, But shockingly, it’s something else…
TED Talks: ‘Keep Your Goals to Yourself’
Derek Sivers explains why announcing your goals to others causes you to stall out rather than speed ahead—and it has a lot to do with your social circle…
TED Talks: ‘Success Is a Continuous Journey’
For years, there has been a huge magnifying glass on how to reach success. Everyone wants to know the latest tips and tricks on how to get there. But when…
How to Make Stress Your Friend
Stress is not the enemy. Health psychologist Kelly McGonigal says if you can change the way you think about it, it can even become your friend. In this TED Talk, McGonigal sheds a new light on stress and shares surprising research that could make what feels like a threatening sensation a little easier to bear. […]
TED Talks: ‘Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance’
In this TED Talk, psychologist Angela Lee Duckworth champions grit, a success trait with little scientific backing. But after working as a teacher, she saw firsthand how students who were willing to persevere through the school year came out on top. These hard-working students were the most likely to become graduates, proving that anyone could […]
TED Talks: ‘Try Something New For 30 Days’
Goal-setting doesn’t have to be super serious or even strict—in fact, achieving goals can be a ton a fun. In this TED Talk, technologist Matt Cutts shares the importance of trying new things when life becomes a tad too predictable. If you’re bored or stuck in a never-ending loop of unmemorable days, here’s why a […]
TED Talks: ‘Want to Be Happy? Be Grateful’
Where does happiness come from? Monk and interfaith scholar David Steindl-Rast says you could have everything it takes to be happy and still come up short. So instead of trying to have everything, he recommends finding a sense of gratefulness and holding on to it—because even misfortune won’t stop the most thankful people from being […]
TED Talks: ‘Why You Should Talk to Strangers’
A simple hello might have no significant meaning, but it opens the door for making others feel significant. It lets people know someone was paying attention to them. It means people can connect by simply acknowledging the other’s presence. Stranger enthusiast Kio Stark is obsessed with these moments. Not only are the resulting conversations revealing […]
TED Talks: ‘The Habits of Happiness’
Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard believes that well-being can be trained into the mind, that finding a sense of fulfilment strong enough to call happiness is absolutely possible. He believes peace and serenity can become a habit just like anything else—but only if people are willing to reprogram their thoughts. In this TED Talk, Ricard reveals […]
TED Talks: ‘All It Takes Is 10 Mindful Minutes’
Puddicombe says the mind needs to be cared for too. If it isn’t given time to “just be,” the consequences could decrease one’s quality of life. “We miss out…
TED Talks: ‘A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit’
Judson Brewer says habits are the product of reward-based learning, The paradox here is that mindfulness is about being really interested in getting close or…