How can I improve my focus?
How can I improve my focus? I have just watched this great TED talk by Dr. Marvin Chun about how we can help our brain focus on important tasks and avoid distractions. Dr. Chun believes the big challenge that faces …
Why is the comfort zone dangerous?
Why is the comfort zone dangerous? I have just watched a very interesting TED talk by Bill Eckstrom about why comfort will ruin your life. He explains that we need discomfort to move us out of our ordered state, so …
What can I do to increase productivity?
What can I do to increase productivity? This is an absolutely fantastic TED talk by David Allen about how to improve our productivity. I particularly like his idea of being appropriately engaged, rather than focusing on getting things done. His …
Am I having a midlife crisis?
Am I having a midlife crisis? I love this TED talk by Pash Pashkow, in which he discusses the concept of the midlife crisis. By definition, it is a dip in a person’s satisfaction with their life and self-confidence that …
How can I strengthen my relationships?
How can I strengthen my relationships? I have just watched this brilliant TED talk by Dr. Andrea & Jonathan Taylor-Cummings about what they feel are the most important parts of successful relationships. They talk about the four key habits which …
How can I unlock my inner creativity?
How can I unlock my inner creativity? I love this TED talk by Don Dodge, in which he discusses how we can unlock our inner creativity. Don works at Google, and he explains that they aim to make things that …
How does relaxation encourage creativity?
How does relaxation encourage creativity? I have just watched this lovely TED talk by Duncan Wardle about creativity. He points out that at some point in our childhood we stop being creative and playful. We stop being as curious, and …
Can we really change the world?
Can we really change the world? This is quite possibly one of my favourite TED talks of all time. Tom Chi discusses how he always wanted to understand how the universe worked. He feels that everything is connected, and he …
How can I quieten my mind?
How can I quieten my mind? I love this TED talk by Anthony Metivier, about how we can learn to neutralise our negative thoughts. He suggests we ask ourself two simple questions, which are: Are my thoughts useful? How do …
Why should we learn to live with less?
Why should we learn to live with less? I have just watched this fantastic TED talk by The Minimalists, which tells the story of how we can all benefit from learning how to let go of our stuff. They explain …