Simple, profound truths are the realm of this Buddhist nun. Her message? The gift of happiness truly lies within our own hearts and minds. Gen Kelsang Nyema, exuding a peacefulness that immediately connects with the audience, starts by asking three questions: Are you having a good day? Why? Tomorrow, would you rather have a good day or a bad day? She teaches that we cannot put our happiness at the whim of other people and of circumstances. If we want to be happy, we have to «stop outsourcing our happiness to other people» and cultivate a source of inner peace. What happens next is quite astounding. The whole crowd of 350 people proceeds to meditate with Nyema. Theres a little squirming at first, but as she leads the audience through a calm citation of how to rest the mind, audience members feel a collective relaxation flow into the room and through the people. Fascinating! Refreshing.

This talk was part of TEDxGreenville UNZIPPED, held April 11, 2014, at the Kroc Center in Greenville, South Carolina. For more information about Gen Nyema and her co-presenters, please visit tedxgreenville.com/2014presenters

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What does make us change our actions? Tali Sharot reveals three ingredients to doing whats good for yourself.

Dr. Tali Sharot is a neuroscientist at University College London and the director of the Affective Brain Lab. She is a faculty member of the department of Experimental Psychology, a Wellcome Trust Fellow, and currently a visiting Professor at Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on how emotion, motivation, and social factors influence our expectations, decisions, and memories.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Что вы чувствуете, глядя на просторную комнату, где из вещей только место для сна, столик, шкаф для одежды и икебана в специально отведённом месте?

Вероятнее всего, спокойствие. Так традиционно жили японцы. Так может жить каждый из нас: минимализм – это не только стиль в дизайне интерьера.

Минимализм это культура и стиль жизни.

Татьяна Апретова – «минималист» с десятилетним стажем – расскажет о разумном потреблении и концепции «жизни без лишнего».

как выйти из круга перепотребления, перестать жить и работать только ради покупок,
как определить необходимое и достаточное,
как набраться смелости и отказаться от ненужных вещей, людей и занятий,
как сделать свою жизнь более значимой. Cовладелец digital агентства. «Минималист» с десятилетним стажем This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Nearly 80% of college students report that procrastination is a significant issue for them. Procrastination is not a matter of mere “laziness” and the solution is not simply “better time management”. Could it be that procrastination is actually a highly effective strategy for self-protection and that’s why we continue to do it? In this talk, Nic unravels the surprising and perplexing motivational dynamics underlying our procrastination that lead so often to disengagement and burnout. Illustrated with examples drawn from two decades of coaching students, he introduces self-worth theory of motivation, a powerful research-based conceptual framework for understanding and overcoming procrastination, avoidance, and over-commitment. Dominic (Nic) Voge is Senior Associate Director of Princeton University’s McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning, and author of “Life Beyond Grades” (Cambridge University Press). His work focuses on helping students truly thrive and achieve a sense of well-being not only academically, but in all realms of their lives. Nic is a founding member of The Resilience Consortium, the Princeton Perspective Project, and Principedia, initiatives designed to deepen engagement and learning among students. He maintains private consulting and coaching practices. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

«Why is it that some people are more vulnerable to lifes slings and arrows and others more resilient?» In this eye-opening talk, Richard Davidson discusses how mindfulness can improve well-being and outlines strategies to boost four components of a healthy mind: awareness, connection, insight, and purpose.

Richard Davidson is researching how mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains and what we know about peoples brains of individuals showing more resilience than others. Davidson is Wiliam James and Vilas professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as founder and director of the Center for Healthy Minds. His research is focused on the neural bases of emotion and emotional style and methods to promote human flourishing, including meditation and related contemplative practices. #Neuroscience #Wellbeing #MentalHealth Richard Davidson is Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder

Что скрывать — все мы стараемся казаться окружающим красивее и лучше, чем мы есть на самом деле. Но, оказывается, иногда отказ от этого желания, повышает наши шансы на счастье.
В выступлении на TEDxSadovoeRing Анастасия Шмеркина рассказывает свою собственную, личную историю о том, что происходит, когда перестаешь подгонять себя под общепринятые нормы и к каким важным изменениям в жизни это может привести.

Сценарист и режиссёр Анастасия Шмеркина, считает, что правильные ракурсы и грим помогают только на съемках, а в реальной жизни способность позволить себе быть неидеальным, открывает гораздо больше дверей, чем страх и жаление спрятать свои внешние недостатки.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Мечта или сон? Английское dream в русской интерпретации имеет сразу два толкования. Сон — важная составляющая жизни каждого из нас, а потому требует такого же пристального изучения, как и повседневные явления в период бодрствования. О взаимосвязях этих двух периодов жизни человека, а также о том, как сны могут стать явью.

Михаил Полуэктов — кандидат медицинских наук, доцент кафедры нервных болезней Института профессионального образования Первого МГМУ им. И.М. Сеченова, заведующий отделением медицины сна университетской клинической больницы №3, вице-президент Национального общества по сомнологии и медицине сна и президент Национального общества специалистов по детскому сну.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

At different points in time, we have all found ourselves stuck in a situation we’re unable to get out of. Some people emerge victoriously and exemplifying this victory we have Mr. Farhat Ali Khan. Now a successful writer, but he was not an easy path. His ability to find inspiration in the little things in life which would blend into the background by the normal eye gave him the kickstart.
Even with his knack for poetry, it didn’t come to him in the first go. It was only after the loss of his loved ones, that his pain bled through the paper to create poetry which went on to be a published book. But at no point did he look back, and slowly he had a grip on his life again, with a plethora of newer and bigger opportunities in front of him.
Just at the young age of 19, Mr. Farhat Ali Khan has successfully published his debut poetry book, “COLORS” and his latest book — “Midnight Hues” is Amazon’s #1 Best Selling Poetry Book. With lots of enthusiasm, Mr. Farhat Ali Khan brings in the required energy in the room and leaves people with thoughts colliding, forming something new, something magnificent!
An actor, author, theater artist, and writer, Farhat Ali Khan was born and brought up in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and now, hes further completing his studies in India from Jamia Millia Islamia.

His acting debut was in Doordarshan in 2015 for the serial, «Adhikar» and is a theatre actor. He has performed 3 plays including one at Jamia Hamdard for Jashn-e-Adab. Just at the young age of 19, he has successfully published his debut poetry book, “COLORS” and his latest book — “Midnight Hues” is Amazon’s #1 Best Selling Poetry Book! Even while pursuing his graduation, he has actively participated in societies like Enactus and represented his college at the National level. Being a strongly opinionated person, he has always been at the forefront and worked with organizations like UMEED NGO to bring light to issues of the underprivileged. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Олег Глушков — режиссер-постановщик, хореограф. Работал над спектаклями в МХТ им. А.П. Чехова, Театре им. Евгения Вахтангова, Театре-студии п/р Олега Табакова, «Мастерской Петра Фоменко» и «Школе драматического искусства», в театре «Красный факел» в Новосибирске, участвовал в работе над постановками в театрах Литвы, Норвегии, Польши и Эстонии. Как режиссер поставил спектакли «Холостой Мольер» в «Школе современной пьесы»; «Кафе «Бутон» и «Гвидон» в театре «Школа драматического искусства»; «Пер Гюнт» Ибсена в театре «Ленком»; «Моряки и шлюхи» в театре «Мастерская Петра Фоменко». Хореограф-постановщик мюзиклов «Обыкновенное чудо», «Времена не выбирают» и фильма «Стиляги». This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Полиглот и лингвист Мэтью Юлден рассказывает о простых шагах в освоении нового языка и развенчивает популярные мифы об изучении языков.

Языки определили очертания всей жизни Мэтью, начиная с изучения языков в детстве вместе с братом-близнецом и заканчивая должностью языкового посла в Вавилоне и работой лектором. Выучив уже более 20 языков, Мэтью считает своей миссией делиться с другими своей радостью от их изучения. Он искренне верит, что c помощью правильных инструментов и со здоровой дозой веселья каждый сможет с лёгкостью выучить новый язык.

Это выступление записано на мероприятии TEDx, независимо организованном местным сообществом с использованием формата конференций TED. Узнайте больше на ted.com/tedx