9 performances at TED, which will reveal the subtleties of a happy life
Relations / / December 19, 2019
Everyone wants to be happy and keep this feeling throughout his life. Frankly, difficult task. But doable, if you look at the structure of happiness and catalysts, of which you and learn from our selection of performances at TED.
How to buy happiness
Many of us close to one sentence, which is often found in the religions and books of practical advice: "Not in money happiness." I mean, that's not true. If you really think so, then you are simply wrong to spend money.
Michael Norton (Michael Norton)
In his speech "How to buy happiness?" Michael Norton leads an exact proof that happiness can be bought. However, do not spend the savings for themselves and other people. Humor does not hold the speaker.
Happiness can be synthesized
We ourselves synthesize happiness, but we think that it must be sought. We grins, suggesting that synthetic happiness is not like a natural. Natural happiness - is when we get what we wanted, and synthetic - what we produce, when not getting desired. In fact, synthetic happiness is not less real and complete.
Daniel Gilbert (Dan Gilbert)
In his speech "Surprising facts about happiness" Dan Gilbert talks about psihoimunnoy human system - unique properties the brain that makes people happy in spite of serious illness, financial difficulties or career setbacks. He cited a number of illustrative examples from personal experience, revealing the causes and circumstances of happiness feelings.
The choice is not always is beneficial
In fact, all people have a basic need in the selection, but not all of us see choice in the same place or in the same conditions. When someone can not see what is different from one another, or have too many options, the selection process can be confusing and frustrating. Instead of choosing the best, we are appalled by the choice, sometimes even afraid of it. Choosing longer implies opportunities and exerts pressure.
Iyengar tire (Sheena Iyengar)
In his speech "Art of choice" Bus Iyengar refutes the widely held view that the freedom of choice and breadth can carry happiness. Speaker leads the interesting comparison, when the same choice made in different parts of the world people with different education, brings any satisfaction or negative emotions. Sensual ending roller will not leave you indifferent.
How to make your life better
If you are grateful, you are not scared, and if you're not scared, you're not cruel. If you are grateful, you are acting out of a sense of sufficiency, rather than from a sense of lack of something, and you are ready to share. If you are grateful, you enjoy the differences between people, and you are respectful to everyone.
David Steindl-Rast (David Steindl-Rast)
In his speech "Want to be happy? Be thankful, "David Steindl-Rast gives very simple instructions on how three small steps to make their life meaningful and happy. Do not think, he does not preach their religious beliefs. David - an elderly man with an interesting life experience that has something to tell.
Application of skills leads to ecstasy
Due to lack of livelihood, money and other material resources, people become unhappy. However, after a few thousand dollars above the poverty line increased wealth does not affect the people's level of happiness.
Mihai Csikszentmihalyi (Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi)
In his speech "The flow of the secret of happiness" Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi describes flow experiences - a special mental state, which is experiencing the real professionals in different fields. Their years of experience and skills allow us not only to create, but to really do that and gives them a feeling of ecstasy.
The dual structure of happiness
Each person has a "who remember the I" and "I experienced." They are really quite seriously differ from each other. The biggest difference between them lies in their approach to time.
Daniel Kahneman (Daniel Kahneman)
In his speech "Mystery of the dichotomy" experience - the memory "" Daniel Kahneman demonstrates the duality of perception of happiness a person who is going through it, and a person who remembers it. Complex topic decomposed on the shelves with the help of available everyday examples.
Smile - terrible force
Whenever you want to look better and more confident in yourself, reduce stress or improve your marriage, to feel as if you just ate a bunch of excellent chocolate without the appropriate amount of calories, or as if you have found a lot of money in the pocket of an old jacket - Smile!
Ron Gutman (Ron Gutman)
In his speech "The secret power of a smile," Ron Gutman explains how to smile affects the duration of the person's life, mood, social cohesion, well-being and family happiness. Of course you know the answer in advance, but still see the report: it is a good reason to smile.
Why is it important to take a break
In an era of constant acceleration, nothing could be more reassuring than a slowdown. In an age of distraction, nothing can be more luxurious than the increased focus. At breakneck speed era nothing can be as important as the stop and rest.
Pico Iyer (Pico Iyer)
In his speech "Art to take a break" Pico Iyer calls listeners periodically turn off the cell phones and the Internet. That's what millions of people come to objectively evaluate your life and find in it their mission.
Superfluous things complicate life
How can we live, having a little? Firstly, you need to edit ruthlessly. It is necessary to clear the arteries of our lives. Secondly, our new mantra: compact - it's sexy. We want the efficiency of the space. Thirdly, we need a multi-functional space and kitchenware: sink, bathroom with a toilet, a dining table that becomes a bed.
Graham Hill (Graham Hill)
In his speech "Less stuff, more happiness," Graham Hill shares his own experience "edited" life at forty square meters, where there is no place unnecessary things, but full of versatile furniture and high-tech gizmos.
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