Sometimes, you need a little boost to get your through the week.
Whether it be personal stories or business grown from the ground, hearing tales of how people have overcome difficulty in their lives has a really positive effect on us.
That's why we've teamed up with OneSonic to bring you 7 of the most positive and inspirational Ted Talks to put a pep in your step.
In no particular order:
1. The Art of Stillness - Pico Iyer
Travel writer Pico Iyer speaks about his love of sitting still, despite and infatuation with travel.
His message is that by changing your mind, you can change your life.
2. How to speak so that people will want to listen - Julian Treasure
Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? Here's Julian Treasure to help.
In this useful talk, the sound expert demonstrates the how-to's of powerful speaking.
3. The hidden power of smiling - Ron Gutman
Entrepreneur Ron Gutman reviews a raft of studies about smiling, and reveals some surprising results.
Did you know your smile can be a predictor of how long you'll live?
4. All it takes is 10 mindful minutes - Andy Puddicombe
When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes?
Not texting, talking or even thinking?
5. Forget multitasking, try monotasking - Paolo Cardini
What it says on the tin.
People don't just cook anymore -- they're cooking, texting, talking on the phone, watching YouTube and uploading photos of the awesome meal they just made.
6. How better tech could protect us from distraction - Tristan Harris
Design thinker Tristan Harris offers thoughtful new ideas for technology that creates more meaningful interaction.
He asks: "What does the future of technology look like when you're designing for the deepest human values?"
7. Grit: The power of passion and perseverance - Angela Lee Duckworth
After taking a job teaching maths to kids in a New York city school, Angela quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled.
Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success.
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