You know how resolutions often go: you set a goal and start strong, then the motivation runs out. Sociologist Christine Carter shares a simple step to shift your mindset to keep you on track to achieving your grandest ambitions.
Category Archives: TedTalks
Ted Talk: In Praise of Slowness
Journalist Carl Honoré believes the Western world’s emphasis on speed erodes health, productivity and quality of life. But there’s a backlash brewing, as everyday people start putting the brakes on their all-too-modern lives.
Ted Talk: Why the secret of success is setting the right goals
In this Ted talk, we learn about how setting the right goals can mean the difference between success and failure and how we can use OKRs to hold ourselves accountable.
Ted Talk: Why We Make Bad Decisions
In this insightful Ted Talk Dan Gilbert presents research and data from his exploration of happiness sharing some surprising tests and experiments that you can also try on yourself.
Ted Talk: How To Set The Table
Can’t remember where your soup spoon, or salad fork ought to go? Knowing how to set a traditional table can seem like antiquated etiquette but it can come in handy! Click to watch this helpful Ted Talk.
Ted Talk: The way we think about charities is dead wrong
Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta calls out the double standard that drives our broken relationship to charities. In this bold talk, he says: Let’s change the way we think about changing the world.
Ted Talk : How books can open your mind
Lisa Bu turned to books to expand her mind and create a new path for herself. In this Ted Talk she shares her approach to reading in this lovely, personal talk about the magic of books.
Ted Talk: Why we all need to practice emotional first aid
We go to the doctor when we feel unwell, so why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain? In this Ted Talk Guy Winch makes a compelling case to practice emotional hygiene.
Ted Talk: A hilarious celebration of lifelong friendship
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin have been friends for decades and discuss feminism, the differences in friendships, what it means to live well and women’s role in future of our planet in this hilarious Ted Talk.
Ted Talk Wednesday: Being young and making an impact
At 18, Natalie Warne’s work with the Invisible Children movement made her a hero for young activists. She uses her inspiring story in this Ted Talk to remind us that no one is too young to change the world.