5 Ted Talks for Inspiration

TED is a global organization founded in 1984 with the goal of bringing Technology, Entertainment, and Design together to share “ideas worth spreading.” Let these 5 Ted Talks inspire you to be kinder, more confident and compassionate, and perhaps even happier in the new year.

The Power of Appreciation
Mike Robbins, a former professional baseball player and author, discusses the important distinction between “recognition” and “appreciation.” Individuals who understand this distinction have much more impact, meaning, and productivity in their lives and with the people around them.

Want a Happier Life? Be More Compassionate.
Stephen Trzeciak, a research scientist, discusses how we can integrate his “compassionomics” methodology into our everyday lives to increase happiness and fulfillment.

The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage
Psychologist Susan David shares how the way we deal with our emotions shapes everything that matters: our actions, careers, relationships, health, and happiness.

Don’t Shy Away from Ignorance – Use It to Better Yourself
Laura Fox explains why we should be comfortable with admitting what you don’t know in order to transform inexperience into growth both personally and intellectually.

Less Stuff, More Happiness
Writer and designer Graham Hill makes the case for taking up less space by laying out three rules for editing your life.