Archive for month: May, 2023

How to support a friend or family member who’s struggling with their mental health

Every one of us has mental health in the same way that every one of us has physical health. Yet despite the prevalence of mental health struggles, there is still so much stigma around them. Worldwide the leading cause of [...]

6 tips to help you be a better human now

On TED’s How to Be a Better Human podcast, host Chris Duffy speaks to an exciting mix of world-class researchers, thinkers and doers (read on to find out more!) and learns actionable takeaways that we can all use to improve our days [...]

How to have better conversations on social media

How would you describe your feelings about social media? Do words like “entertaining” and “connecting” come to mind — but also words like “exhausting” and “polarized”? You’re not alone if you find social media to be both a space for [...]

How to spot adaptability in others — and boost it in yourself

How do you deal with immense change? Be honest with yourself: Are you someone who embraces it and evolves with it? Or, do you tend to retreat and stick with what you know? In our tumultuous times, adaptability — defined [...]

Why talking to strangers is good for you

Want to live a more meaningful life? TED Courses are here to help. Taught by some of your favorite TED speakers, each course will educate you, inspire you and illuminate new ways of being and thinking. Plus, it will connect you [...]

3 questions that turn a trip into a life-changing experience

Enjoy acquiring new skills and putting them into action? Well, we’ve got just the thing for you lifelong learners: TED Courses! These new four-week courses offer enriching experiences that help you build tangible skills and brighten your future. Find out more here. You’ve [...]

3 strategies to help you cope with tragedy and sorrow

Tough times are inevitable. Wellbeing and resilience expert Lucy Hone shares the three straightforward tactics that she used to get through her darkest days. I’d like to start by asking you some questions. Have you ever lost someone you loved? [...]