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Finding worthy content amongst the slew of drivel that dominates our online sphere can be a daily struggle. While dancing cats and babies with Sharpie eyebrows have their place and offer comedic relief, sometimes you want or even need something that impacts your day or maybe even your life.
We spend our lives wading through endless streams of articles, blogs and videos, absorbing more content that ever before. But how much of it is sinking in and actually changing our lives for the better? As we head into the new year take the time to question this and make it a habit to seek out content that makes a difference. To help you get started here are my top 5 TedTalks all women should watch in 2017…
Leymah Gbowee: Unlock the Intelligence, Passion, Greatness of Girls
The Nobel Prize winner from Liberia shares powerful stories about the unlocked potential of girls worldwide, who are still far from being treated as equal citizens. A moving talk not to be missed that will remind us anew that we are all our sister’s keepers and that the change starts with us.
Amy Cuddy: Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are
Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how ‘power posing’ – standing in a posture of confidence even when we don’t feel confident – can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success. This is the one to watch before that all important job interview or when gearing up for that presentation at work.
Chimamanda Adichie: The Danger of a Single Story
Our lives and cultures are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice — and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding. Adichie encourages us to educate ourselves, read widely and always seek authentic truths.
Brené Brown: The Power of Vulnerability
Brené’s take on vulnerability and why it’s essential to our relationships and to our success has won her millions of fans worldwide. Take a moment to think about the importance of real human connection.
Elizabeth Gilbert: Your Elusive Creative Genius
The author of Eat, Pray, Love offers unconventional advice on how to nurture your own creativity. Her advice: “Take some pressure off yourself, but never stop creating”. A must-see for those amongst us who are trying to create something this year!
http://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius
