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Personal growth

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Personal growth.

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The most popular TED Talks of 2022

What ideas intrigued and inspired the world this year? These TED Talks spread the quickest in 2022.

How to shape your future with confidence

Be empowered to move confidently toward the future with the help of these key talks highlighting the mindset, motivation and tools necessary to set yourself up for success.

The most popular TED Talks of 2021

What ideas captured people's attention and took off the quickest? Here are the talks that intrigued and inspired in 2021.

A healthy, just future starts with you

The path to wellness -- and equality -- begins with you. Enjoy these illuminating talks at the intersection of justice and personal health to get motivated in creating a better society for everyone.

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Talks about Personal growth

Rhaina Cohen

Why friendship can be just as meaningful as romantic love

Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir

Listen to your intuition — it can help you navigate the future

Teri Hofford

Why you think you look bad in photos

Jon M. Chu

Why creativity thrives on challenges

Chris Duffy

How to be an adult - and how to raise one (w/ Julie Lythcott-Haims)

Royal Ramey

From prison to purpose through wildland firefighting

Reggie Watts

Everything is improvisation — including this TED Talk

Annabel Spring and Wendy Suzuki

What makes a good life? A neuroscientist and a global financial CEO answer

Brian S. Lowery

How to live a meaningful life

Chris Duffy

How to find laughter anywhere

Yara Shahidi and Anil Seth

What makes you “you”? An actor and a neuroscientist answer

Saamra Mekuria-Grillo

Yes, you can be an entrepreneur too

Jay Bailey

How entrepreneurs can unlock their full potential

How to Be a Better Human

How to develop the habits you want – and get rid of the ones you don’t (w/ James Clear)

Ayelet Fishbach

How to set the right goals and stay motivated

Andrew Miki

Are your coping mechanisms healthy?

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Exclusive articles about Personal growth

Why does it hurt so much when we get ghosted? A psychologist explains

The uncertainty of ghosting is not really what causes us pain. Instead, it hits us at an even greater point of human vulnerability: Our desire to belong and be loved. Behavioral scientist Michelle Drouin PhD tells us why.

Posted Aug 2022

Ever say “I’ll be happy when …?” Here’s why you need to stop doing that — now

Every time you say that or its cousins "If I just had ____" or "When I get through ____", what you’re really saying is “I can’t be happy now.” Author and designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explains why -- and how she broke this habit.

Posted Jun 2022

How you can support someone who is in an abusive relationship

Knowing how to recognize an unhealthy relationship -- and help the person who's in it -- isn’t always easy or straightforward. Educator Katie Hood and community advocate Karen Mason share their advice for what you can do.

Posted May 2022

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