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The 60 Second Secret to a Joyful Life | Brent Freeman | TEDxWalden Pond
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:51
Core Message - The key to a more joyful life lies in being present in the current moment rather than chasing future goals [2][3][7] - Modern life's tragedy is not a lack of time, but a lack of presence, leading to loneliness and emptiness despite hyper-connectivity and accumulation [5] - Joy is not a destination but is found in experiencing the present moment, and presence can be cultivated like a muscle [7][15] Practical Application - The "One Minute Window" technique involves stopping, seeing, and softening to anchor oneself in the present moment [16][17][18] - Stopping involves pausing, breathing deeply, and grounding oneself [16] - Seeing involves focusing on something beautiful to train the brain to notice such moments [17][18] - Softening involves relaxing the body, feeling an elevated emotion like love or gratitude, and allowing it to wash over the body [18][19] Impact and Transformation - Practicing presence can transform ordinary moments into extraordinary ones and lead to the collection of meaningful experiences [20][21][22] - Choosing presence changes not just the moment but also one's life, leading to a life measured by depth of experience rather than achievements [23][24] - The speaker's personal experience highlights a shift from chasing external achievements to finding joy in presence after a period of depression and suicidal thoughts [8][9][10][12][13]
How first responder culture should support mental health | Morgan Englund | TEDxWalden Pond
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:51
Core Argument - The first responder culture, particularly within fire departments, fosters a "macho" or "suck it up" mentality that discourages emotional expression and help-seeking, leading to a higher suicide rate among firefighters than deaths in the line of duty [8][9][12] - The origins of this culture can be traced back to industrial stoicism and institutionalized in police and fire departments, promoting a code of silence that exacerbates mental health issues [13][14][15] - Chronic suppression of emotion can lead to various health problems, including depression, PTSD, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease [16] - The code of silence can also enable bullying, shaming, and humiliation within the ranks, further contributing to the mental health crisis [17][18][19] Supporting Evidence & Statistics - Firefighters are three times more likely to die by suicide than to be killed in the line of duty [9] - The speaker lost three friends to suicide during their time in the fire department [9] - More first responders die by suicide than are killed in the line of duty every year [8] Proposed Solutions & Call to Action - The industry needs to acknowledge the humanity of first responders and create a culture that supports emotional expression and mental health [25] - The industry should consider adding a promise to serve and protect each other into the oath of office for police and fire departments [24] - The "warrior's grip" could be a symbol of renewed commitment to brotherhood and mutual support within the first responder community [24][25][26]
Ser melhor para o outro, ser melhor para si: o poder da generosidade | Magno Magalhães | TEDxJacareí
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:50
[música] [música] todos os anos, >> a ONU, ela publica um relatório que, por sua vez, vai dizer que no relatório publicado em março desse ano, diz que sociedades que praticam a generosidade são sociedades melhor e mais desenvolvidas. Eu acredito que nós estamos vivendo numa sociedade doente e permitam-me dizer, penso eu, que nós continuamos adoecendo isso porque cada vez mais nós pensamos em nós mesmos e cada vez menos a gente pensa nas pessoas que estão ao nosso redor. Eu quero chamar sua atenção para que ...
How dancing helped me become a better leader | Maretta Morovitz | TEDxWalden Pond
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:50
ballroom dancing made me better at leading cyber security teams. You see, in dance, we have this idea that leaders create space and then followers fill that space. And this idea changed the way I thought about leadership.I stopped thinking about myself as the choreographer responsible for planning every move and instead I thought about how I could create space for my team to inject that initial energy and then get the heck out of the way so that they could carry the team through with their own style. And th ...
Meu quintal é a rua | Fernanda Cordeiro | TEDxJacareí
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:50
Community Development & Social Impact - Cultura no Morro, founded in 2013, is a socio-cultural space in Jardim Pedraar, a marginalized neighborhood in Jacareí, aiming to address social needs [4] - The community faced a lack of basic infrastructure, with piped water only arriving in 2001, almost 8 years after the neighborhood's establishment [5] - Despite challenges, the community has a history of cultural activities and celebrations organized by residents [5] - The community emphasizes collective action and mutual support, encapsulated in the motto "from us to us" [5][15] - The community uses the streets as an extension of their homes, fostering a sense of community and play among children [16] Educational Initiatives & Empowerment - The establishment of the Ler para Crescer community library in 2015, with over 4,000 titles, transformed the territory through reading [12][13] - The library has inspired young volunteers to pursue higher education, with graduates entering fields like pedagogy, nutrition, psychology, nursing, and medicine [14] - Informal art and education initiatives have played a significant role in shaping the aspirations and educational paths of young people in the community [3][17] Personal Dedication & Transformation - The speaker's personal experiences and observations of social inequalities motivated her to pursue a career in social work [10] - The speaker emphasizes the transformative power of dedicating time and effort to the community beyond one's immediate family [15][18]
We cannot leave meaning up to machines | Kate O'Neill | TEDxWalden Pond
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:49
Millions of people all around the world right now are making critical decisions based on strings of statistically probable words. AI, I mean large language models specifically. But it's true.Executives are betting billions on AI generated market analysis. Parents are using AI to navigate family crises. Doctors are relying on AI for diagnostic suggestions.And when it works, the answers these systems give can be rockolid, sometimes even life-changing. The text sometimes sounds as if it came from a brilliant, ...
Why Architects Must Become Builders Once More | David Supple | TEDxWalden Pond
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:49
Today in America, nearly half of all young adults have no other option than to live with their parents. A home of their own is out of reach for tens of millions of 18 to 30 year olds. Why? Homes take too long to build. and they are too expensive. How can we bring the time and cost of home building down to more reasonable levels while elevating their quality and beauty? Well, designing and working on homes here in Boston for over 20 years, I can tell you to me the answer is simple. Reunite design and constru ...
A gentileza entre nós | Bruno Moraes Castro | TEDxJacareí
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:49
社会问题与心理健康 - 2010年至2019年间,青少年自杀率增长超过80% [6] - 自杀是15至19岁青少年第二大死因,20至29岁青年第四大死因 [6] - 2023年,巴西有超过7 million人因多种因素辞职,其中与不良领导有关 [20] - 2022年至2024年间,因压力、职业倦怠和抑郁症开具的证明数量增加了一倍以上 [20] 职场与领导力 - LinkedIn 的研究表明,2024年有70%的专业人士因糟糕的领导而辞职 [19] - 情绪智能包括识别自己和他人的感受,并管理它们的影响 [23] - 演讲者认为,善良可以促进领导力,因为领导力在于理解人们的需求,以及如何帮助他们实现目标 [24] 个人经历与观点 - 演讲者分享了自己童年时期因语言障碍和肥胖而遭受欺凌的经历 [2][3] - 一位老师曾告诉演讲者,他永远无法进入公立大学,这激发了他证明老师错误的决心 [10][11] - 演讲者在职场中经历过倦怠和抑郁,促使他反思领导方式 [19][21] - 演讲者强调了人际关系和支持网络在克服困难中的重要性 [21][27] - 演讲者认为,在人工智能时代,人类的关怀和善良至关重要,因为情感是算法无法替代的 [25][26]
Laughing Divorce | Tim Washer | TEDxWalden Pond
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:48
I want to talk about laughing divorce. Okay, the really the comedy is built in when you go through a divorce. Okay, but this these are improv rules for overcoming loneliness and shame.First of all, you don't have to be divorced to listen to this presentation. And if you're just hearing it now, I don't want you to go get divorced, okay. But these are tips.They can help you with other trauma. All right. So, I first need to cover the legal stuff on advice by counsel.And I these are the disclosures here. First, ...
The Future Of Mental Health | Fairel Athariz | TEDxCRIBS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-05 17:48
Moving on to Farel Ataris from 8 Madina. Ladies and gentlemen, onethird of kids have experienced anxiety disorder before they turn 18. One sixth have drowned in depression.And all of us have experienced those late night thoughts when we just think life is too miserable. The pain is real and we've all felt it. Even the happiest person, you know.But here's the truth. We're ready to live by. The future of mental health isn't about liking yourself when you're only perfect.It's about treating yourself with the s ...