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 …
Tag: self-development
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 …
Why is it important to make habits easy to maintain?
Why is it important to make habits easy to maintain? I love this TED talk by Christine Carter. It explains beautifully how I have managed to keep up my commitment to post on my website every day this year. At …
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Why is too much choice a bad thing?
Why is too much choice a bad thing? This is a very interesting TED talk from 2005 by Barry Schwartz. In it he explains why he feels that freedom of choice is not all it is cracked up to be. …
How can we train our brain to make ourselves happier?
How can we train our brain to make ourselves happier? I have just watched this wonderful TED talk by Dr. Rick Hanson. He describes how in order to improve our happiness and confidence we need to first overcome the brain’s …
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Why do we procrastinate?
Why do we procrastinate? I have just watched this hilarious TED talk by Tim Urban, and I think he really hits the nail on the head. I can certainly identify with the characters he describes. If you want a light …
How can too much choice destroy happiness?
How can too much choice destroy happiness? I found yet another amazing TED talk today. This one is by Dan Gilbert, and it was a real eye opener for me. I have always been somebody who wanted to have freedom …
How can microbes in our gut affect our health and behaviour?
How can microbes in our gut affect our health and behaviour? This is a fascinating TED talk by Rob Knight. He explores the huge effect that microbial genes have on our lives, and how we can use new understanding from …
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How can I use my natural gifts to overcome my fears?
How can I use my natural gifts to overcome my fears? I have just watched this wonderful TED talk by Diane Allen. She has shown me a very powerful way to use our natural gifts to get into flow so …
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