When life seems to be a chaos of confusion we want to move to a place of understanding and harmony. A state of coherence, the feeling that life makes sense, is one of the elements of meaning. What is life,…
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Thinking BIG, Thinking small
Is it better to think BIG, or to think small? It turns out, both are important in their own ways. Divergent thinking is about DREAMing up BIG ideas: • Different perspectives • Reveal novel solutions • Explore possibilities • Add…
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Pathway for Overcoming Obstacles
Often the biggest challenges we face are the obstacles that we create ourselves to avoid discomfort. This is a striking truth I uncovered while perusing TED talks to discover a unified theory of meaning. Setting goals in the pursuit of…
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The Power of Belief
Author and TED speaker (What makes technology so habit forming?) Nir Eyal has written several books about frameworks to master attention, build better habits, and rethink the beliefs that shape behavior. In his latest book, “Beyond Belief,” the author describes…
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Emotional Intelligence TED Talks
The skill of emotional intelligence is so important for connecting with others and making a meaningful life. Learn about developing emotional intelligence with the following books and TED talks. Links to the TED talks can be found at the Emotional…
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Elements of Happiness
Arthur Brooks has studied and shared information about happiness for quite awhile. He describes what he calls the Happiness equation: happiness = meaning + enjoyment + satisfaction. His book “The Happiness Files,” is a curated collection from his “How to…
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Maps to a Meaningful Life
How can we make a meaningful life? The answer to this question is outlined in a TED talk by Joshua Hicks: A scientific approach to a meaningful life. He describes four pillars of meaning: mattering, experiential appreciation, purpose, and seeking…
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Navigating Change
Change is a part of life, and that is a truth often resisted. It can take courage to face change. FLARES that can light the way and help us as we navigate change: • Focus with awareness • Look for…
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Affirmations and Self-Talk
The voices in our head can sometimes be quite critical and unkind. When we pay attention to the things we are saying to ourselves, we can learn to change negative self-talk into positive. We can speak to ourselves as we…
Psychology Pathway
Want to learn more about yourself and other people? The twelve TED talks and books by the speaker below guide you along the way. Links to the TED talks (plus more) can be found at the Psychology Pathway board at…
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