How can we stop procrastinating?
How can we stop procrastinating? I have just watched a brilliant TED talk by Nic Voge. In it he discusses his views on why we procrastinate, and what we can do to overcome it. He feels it is normal for …
Why do I keep finding reasons not to do the things I want to?
Why do I keep finding reasons not to do the things I want to? I have just watched a very insightful TED talk by Amanda Crowell. She talks about the reasons we never get round to making progress on some …
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What is more important than being happy?
What is more important than being happy? I have just watched this lovely TED talk by Emily Esfahani Smith. She studied positive psychology, and discovered that chasing happiness can actually make people unhappy. What is missing in people’s lives is …
How can I declutter my mind?
How can I declutter my mind? This is one of my favourite TED talks ever. In it, Ryder Carroll explains how he uses his Bullet Journal to work out what is important to him. He breaks down goals into small …
Why do we save things for special occasions?
Why do we save things for special occasions? I have just watched this very inspiring TED talk by Gillian Dunn. She has explored the subject of why we often acquire things but don’t use them. Gillian believes it is because …
What determines how compassionate we are?
What determines how compassionate we are? I have just watched a fantastic TED talk from 2007 by Daniel Goleman, a psychologist who researches emotional intelligence. Apparently, our degree of compassion (whether or not we would stop to help a stranger) …
How can I design the life I want?
How can I design the life I want? I absolutely love this TED talk by Bill Burnett. He talks about how we can use principles from design thinking to improve our lives. His top five tips involve making work meaningful, …
How can I improve my memory?
How can I improve my memory? I have just watched a fascinating TED talk by Joshua Foer. He talks about how he managed to improve his memory, and explains the ways that he did it. He shows how we can …
Why is self-compassion so important?
Why is self-compassion so important? I have just watched a wonderful TED talk by Kristen Neff. In it she explains why treating ourselves with the same kindness we would offer to a friend is really important. Too often we treat …
How much are we in control of our decisions?
How much are we in control of our decisions? How much are we in control of our decisions? I have just watched a very interesting TED talk by Dan Ariely that questions whether we actually make our own decisions. I …