3 Great TED Talks on Stress, Happiness and Work-Life Balance
Sometimes it’s nice to engage with some of our other senses and today I’m going to allow TED Talks to literally do the talking! For those of you unfamiliar with TED Talks, TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design and are a series of free short talks which now cover almost every subject you can think of! It’s a great resource for new ideas, quirky thoughts and for stretching your imagination.
So, go grab yourself a coffee, or plug in those ear phones, sit back and enjoy these three entertaining and sometimes humorous talks. I promise you won’t be disappointed!
How To Make Stress Your Friend
This is an interesting, fascinating and educational TED talk from health psychologist Kelly McGonigal. Thinking of stress in a different way can actually help your body cope with the challenges you’re facing. What’s more, the ‘stress’ hormone, oxytocin can also help to point us towards healthy behaviours. Who knew our bodies were so clever?!
The Surprising Science of Happiness
Ever wondered why, after facing a terrible adversity, some people bounce back and claim it was the best thing that ever happened to them? Then this great TED talk from Dan Gilbert will help to explain why. Funny, interesting and and an enjoyable way to learn about ‘synthesised’ happiness and why it’s important.
How To Make Work-Life Balance Work
This short TED talk from author Nigel Marsh challenges the idea of what work-life balance really means. Leaning towards the ordinariness of daily-life, Marsh wonders why we try to cram so much in, when the every-day gestures can bring so much pleasure. A funny talk 🙂
I hope you’ve enjoyed these TED Talks as much as I did. I’m never disappointed by an afternoon spent surfing TED, there’s so much to listen to and learn! You can also check out 3 Great TED Talks on Productivity and Time Management for more great TED talks!