Russell Wilson, the Seattle Sea hawks Quarterback talks about this concept of neutral thinking - which helps him to thrive under the pressurized life situations that he lives in. https://www.ted.com/talks/russell_wilson_my_secret_to_staying_focused_under_pressure#t-356835 Through his talk, he says "Mindset is a skill which can be trained and learnt." By thinking about the times that you had shined in … Continue reading My Secret To Staying Focused Under Pressure – Russell Wilson
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A list of all the Ted Talks that I have listened to with my personal experiences.
There’s More to Life Than Being Happy – Emily Esfahani Smith
Emily Esfahani Smith, walks us through the stereotypical meaning of the word "Happiness" and states four pillars of meaning, which is something more than being happy. https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_esfahani_smith_there_s_more_to_life_than_being_happy#t-89881 Through her talk, she explains these four pillars that define meaning, which is the state of contentment that fulfills life's needs better than happiness itself. They are: Belonging- … Continue reading There’s More to Life Than Being Happy – Emily Esfahani Smith
The Power of Believing That You Can Improve
Carol Dweck makes a statement on Growth Mindset and how it helps us to improve lives on a greater scale. https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve#t-608471 Based on pure scientific research, Dweck explained the idea of a "growth mindset" that made it look like it could be made possible once put into practice. And by visualizing her research, it made … Continue reading The Power of Believing That You Can Improve
This could be why you’re depressed or anxious – Johann Hari
"If you're depressed or anxious, you're not weak and you're not crazy - you're a human being with unmet needs," Johann Hari https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_this_could_be_why_you_re_depressed_or_anxious?rid=XhXhsQoFBud3#t-813673 When he said that quote, it made me feel a wave of realization: We went through a certain phase which made us feel that we can't change what is wrong with us. … Continue reading This could be why you’re depressed or anxious – Johann Hari
You are not alone in your loneliness – Jonny Sun
"Being vulnerable to loneliness isn't a bad thing, it's what helps you cope with your fears and sorrows - Jonny Sun" Through his illustrative talk, writer and artist Jonny Sun talks about how he felt a sense of comfort in his loneliness, by connecting into an unexpected community of people from across the world. https://www.ted.com/talks/jonny_sun_you_are_not_alone_in_your_loneliness#t-615321 … Continue reading You are not alone in your loneliness – Jonny Sun
The Secrets Of Learning A New Language – Lýdia Machová
Apparently, learning multiple languages is not confined to polyglots. Anyone can learn a new language if they put their minds to it. Lýdia Machová talks about her interactions with other polyglots on their secrets to learning a new language, and she states four main principles to learn the language also. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_XVt5rdpFY Being a person who … Continue reading The Secrets Of Learning A New Language – Lýdia Machová
TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES, STOP COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS – DEAN FURNESS
Dean Furness talks about how "comparing yourself with others" won't help much towards finishing your challenges but rather achieving them by calculating your "average" and increasing it little by little. https://www.ted.com/talks/dean_furness_to_overcome_challenges_stop_comparing_yourself_to_others#t-19621 Once I saw the title about this Ted Talk, I got intrigued. I thought that he was going to state the obvious when he … Continue reading TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES, STOP COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS – DEAN FURNESS
Listening to Shame- Brenē Brown
Brenē Brown recounts the aftermath of what happened after her last speech on the power of vulnerability and goes on about the difference between guilt and shame as well as its algorithm. https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame The talk was a really great eye-opener for me because of the way she described the two emotions that I constantly feel; … Continue reading Listening to Shame- Brenē Brown
Say Your Truths and Seek Them In Others – Elizabeth Lesser
In this TED Talk, Elizabeth Lesser takes the time to talk about frayed relationships as well as how the death of a loved one brought out the light into making way for saving a strained relationship. https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_lesser_say_your_truths_and_seek_them_in_others?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare When I listened to this Ted Talk, I felt a wave of emotion rush through me as I … Continue reading Say Your Truths and Seek Them In Others – Elizabeth Lesser
There’s no shame in taking care of your mental health- Sangu Delle
In a personal talk, Sangu Delle feels remorse for the deep prejudice of his own race: "Men shouldn't take care of their own mental health. He says that handling emotion and anxiety in his society is tough and thus he quotes "Being honest about how we feel doesn't make us weak - it makes us … Continue reading There’s no shame in taking care of your mental health- Sangu Delle