When you’re struggling, it can be helpful to change your perspective and check out how other people see the world. Ted talks are really good for this.
Listen to the following videos to regain confidence and motivation.
1) All it takes is 10 mindful minutes
Andy Puddicombe:
“We can’t change every little thing that happens to us in life,
but we can change the way that we experience it. ”
2) How to make stress your friend
Kelly McGonigal:
“When you change your mind about stress,
you can change your body’s response to stress. ”
3) Your body language may shape who you are
Amy Cuddy:
“Our bodies change our minds and our minds can change our behavior,
and our behavior can change our outcomes.”
4) How the worst moments in life make us who we are
Andrew Solomon:
“Fold the worst events of your life into a narrative of triumph,
evincing a better self in response to things that hurt.”
5) The best gift I ever survived
Stacey Kramer:
“You’ll have a new understanding and trust in your body.
You’ll have unsurpassed vitality and energy.”
6) How to make hard choices
Ruth Chang:
“We have the power to create reasons for ourselves
to become the distinctive people that we are.”
7) The mood-boosting power of crying
Kathy Mendias:
“Crying offers us an opportunity for physical relief, […] and ultimately,
it promotes physical and mental well-being”
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