We've collated some of the most inspirational TED talks to motivate you during your work day.
Looking for a bit of inspiration and motivation? Then you’ve come to the right place. There’s no better way to take your mind off a busy work day than with an inspirational TED talk to help you focus and get back on track again.
We’ve rounded up some of the most motivating and downright beautiful Ted talks on the Internet.
1. On body language for your next interview
Amy Cuddy offers some power poses to help you be your most confident self at your next interview. While Amy agrees that it’s important to be mindful of your body language during the interview, she also suggests that being in the right mindset before going into the interview could be just what you need to be the best version of yourself.
Read:Your guide to smart body language during the interview
2. On chasing your dreams
We all dream of starting that side gig, completing that project or even changing jobs, but sometimes there’s that little voice in your head telling you that you can’t make it happen or the time isn’t right. In this TED Talk, Bel Pesce, a Brazilian entrepreneur breaks down these easy to believe myths that prevent you from turning your dreams into reality.
3. During times when you’re feeling stressed
Stress is one of life’s unpleasant realities. And unfortunately, as long as we’re faced with deadlines, competitive co-workers, financial crises, social conflicts and the like, stress will always be there. Health psychologist, Kelly McGonigal offers some advice: Make stress your friend.
Watch her in action here.
4. On the key to success
According to Angela Lee Duckworth, the key to success is in one word.
See what it is here.
5. On the secret to being happier at work
Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage, shares his thoughts on how happiness makes people more productive at work. He suggests that your intelligence rises, your creativity rises, your energy level rises and every other aspect in your life and career improves when you’re happy. He collectively calls this the Happiness Advantage.
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