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La fretta e l’arte di togliere | Riccardo Palumbo | TEDxVasto
TEDx Talks· 2026-03-19 16:10
Mentre salivo su questo parco, mi sono chiesto Quanti secondi occorreranno per creare quel leggero disagio che vedo nel volto di qualcuno di voi. Il silenzio e il vuoto creano sicuramente qualche impulso. Non so se avete avuto anche l'impulso di prendere il telefonino.Questo impulso, questa inquietudine che spesso viviamo nel vuoto, nel silenzio, ha un nome si chiama Foraging. Lo vedremo più avanti. Il foraging ci accompagna da centinaia di migliaia di anni.ha tenuto in vita i nostri antenati nella savana. ...
The Creative Power of Doing Nothing | Praveen Wadalkar | TEDxIAQS
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-12 16:07
[applause] I remember as a child my mother would ask me a question whenever I'm sitting idle. What are you doing provin. And if I say nothing, she used to shout on me.What do you mean by nothing. Have you seen your math school. Open your math notebook and if you have nothing to do, come and help me.But do something. Sounds familiar. I always wonder why humans want to stay so busy in their life.Fast forward 40 years, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, sirs and mans. I completed the checklist given by life ...
The neurobiology of sport | Natalia Stefańska | TEDxTrilo Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-14 16:09
Decision Making & Well-being - The paradox of choice suggests that more options can lead to less satisfaction with decisions [1][2] - Individuals make an average of 35,000 decisions daily, potentially leading to concentration and emotional regulation difficulties [2][3] - 70% of young people feel pressure regarding their career path before the age of 20 [4] - Boredom activates the brain's "default mode network," which is crucial for concentration, emotional regulation, and creative problem-solving [5][6] - Studies suggest that even 10 to 15 minutes of daily disconnection can improve positive emotional abilities and creative solutions [8] Strategies for Enhanced Focus & Creativity - Techniques like the 54321 method can help ground individuals in the present moment amidst racing thoughts [8][9][10] - Engaging in monotonous manual activities can increase creativity by 28% by allowing the brain to enter a "diffuse thinking" mode [11] - Scheduling time for boredom is presented as a luxury that allows individuals to recharge and reconnect with their desires [11][12] Embracing Experimentation & Action - Action is more important than striving for perfection; life should be approached as an experiment [16] - Viewing life as an experiment reduces the fear of failure, as setbacks are a natural part of progress [17] - Building trust in oneself through action strengthens character, which is a valuable asset [18] - It's more important to find something that resonates with you than to find a "passion" [19] - Life is not a quiz; it's about testing and experimenting [21][22]