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How I was smuggled out of Iran and found a GPS | Ali Ahmadi | TEDxVictor Harbor
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-18 16:50
When I was only 17, I was smuggled out of Iran. And in that process, I found a GPS. Not the type of GPS you're probably thinking about right now. It was just after 8:00 a.m. on the 10th of February, 2007. I just got into the people with smuggler's car whose name was Ahmed. This old white rusty car with gray seats that had oil stains all over it. It was somewhere at the border of Iran and Pakistan. When I got into the car, I noticed a device on Ahmed's dashboard. He was typing in it. I've never seen such a d ...
Romanticizing Life: Finding the Small Joys | Angela Bo | TEDxMissouriS&T
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-16 17:26
When was the last time you smiled about a rainy day instead of complaining about frizzy hair or wet socks. Or the last time you saw a pile of autumn leaves and thought about jumping in rather than groaning about raking them. When was the last time you rolled down a hill or ran barefoot through the grass.Rain, crunchy leaves, the outdoors used to be such magical moments before we started seeing them as chores. So when did they start becoming inconveniences in our lives. In our world, we are always hustling f ...
A glimpse through the lenses of Gratitude | Saad Ansari | TEDxEmirates Hills
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-11 16:36
Core Message - The speech emphasizes the power of gratitude as a coping mechanism and a means to improve mental and emotional well-being [2][4][10][11] - Gratitude can rewire the brain to focus on the positive and recover more quickly from negative experiences [11] - Comparison is identified as a major obstacle to gratitude and inner peace [11][12] Personal Anecdotes & Experiences - The speaker shares personal stories, including his father's vision loss, early struggles selling credit cards in Islamabad, and challenges faced while working in Dubai [1][3][5] - The speaker recounts his mother's brain tumor diagnosis and the financial crisis of 2008, highlighting the importance of family support during difficult times [6][8] - The speaker describes the challenges of relocating with three children and relying on family for support [7][8] Practical Application of Gratitude - The speech suggests starting and ending the day with gratitude, being thankful for simple things like eyesight, hands, and legs [13][14] - It encourages expressing gratitude at the dinner table and reminding children of those less fortunate [14][15] - The speech advocates for appreciating small joys like a walk in the park or enjoying ice cream [16] Scientific Backing - Research indicates that practicing gratitude releases dopamine and serotonin in the brain, promoting happiness, calmness, and stress reduction [10] - Gratitude is presented as a cost-effective alternative to therapy, with benefits including improved sleep and a stronger heart and immune system [10][11] Overcoming Comparison - The speech suggests reversing the cycle of comparison by focusing on what one already has rather than what is missing [12][13] - It emphasizes that gratitude begins when negative comparison ends [13] Concluding Remarks - The speaker concludes by emphasizing that life is short, and challenges are inevitable, but gratitude can make the journey more meaningful [19] - The speech ends with a quote about gratitude leading to a radiant life [19]
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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-12-04 18:03
As we get older, there’s a lot to grieve. But the grieving makes way for gratitude. https://t.co/wKrsaHqibf ...
Gratitude isn’t enough until you do it like this | Dr. Chandni Tugnait | TEDxSt Xaviers HS
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-04 17:58
Core Technique: Gratitude to Gratification - The "Gratitude to Gratification" technique, developed by Dr Chani Tugnit, centers on focusing on the contributions of various aspects of life to amplify their positive impact [2][4] - The technique involves expressing gratitude towards five key pillars: body, self, people/relationships, material possessions/money, and the universe/nature [3][10][13][15][16][19] - The technique emphasizes feeling gratitude internally rather than just expressing it verbally [15] - The recommended practice involves dedicating approximately 20-30 seconds daily to each of the five pillars [11][12][20] Expected Outcomes & Benefits - Consistent practice is expected to lead to improved mood within 7 days, noticeable shifts in various life aspects within 21 days, and complete life transformation within 365 days [25] - Gratitude is scientifically proven to activate the reward center in the brain, producing serotonin and dopamine, which enhances immunity and reduces depression [6][7] - Focusing on what one has is expected to increase those aspects in life [6] - Expressing gratitude towards the body is expected to lead to increased energy, stamina, and overall health [12] - Gratitude towards skills is expected to foster self-love, self-worth, and confidence [14] - Gratitude towards relationships is expected to improve existing relationships and attract higher-quality new relationships [16] - Gratitude towards material possessions is expected to increase wealth and improve the functionality of existing possessions [18] - Gratitude towards the universe is expected to create a supportive environment and manifest desired outcomes [20]
How Gratitude Works | Jeffery Bornman | TEDxColumbiana
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-02 15:45
Core Idea - The core idea is that gratitude is an underestimated tool for healing human suffering and improving well-being [1][8][9] - The speaker advocates for incorporating gratitude practices into daily life to foster positive change [1][9] Scientific Backing - The speaker references Dr Candace Pert's work on neuroplasticity and neuropeptides, explaining how thoughts impact the body [2] - Dr Daniel Amen's brain scan research demonstrates that gratitude heals the brain [2] - Dr Mark Hyman's research indicates that gratitude enhances resilience in the face of struggle and adversity [2] - A Harvard School of Public Health study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association of Psychiatry found that gratitude has a causal effect on longer life and better health [2] Practical Application - The speaker suggests starting each day by identifying something to be grateful for [1] - The speaker introduces the concept of "gratitude in advance," expressing thanks for future positive experiences to attract them [2] - The speaker shares an actor's advice on using gratitude to shift from a mindset of "I want, I need" to "Look what I have" [3] Observed Outcomes - Clients experienced increased mobility and freedom in their bodies [1] - Clients reported improvements in work, relationships, and overall well-being, including reduced substance abuse and fewer prescriptions [1]
Ken Burns is very grateful to be an American | The Mishal Husain Show
Bloomberg Television· 2025-11-28 16:15
Ken, as you are our Thanksgiving episode, can I ask you this Thanksgiving weekend, what are you grateful for. >> Well, you know, I'm grateful that I am an American. I am incredibly patriotic, as my children and my grandchildren will tell you, probably with no small amount of discomfort, that every year before we eat on the 4th of July, I make them listen to me read the Declaration of Independence.Uh, and I get each time I get a little choked up as as you were and I were listening to Benjamin Rush's words an ...
Students Give Thanks For The Little Moments In Their Lives
NBC News· 2025-11-28 00:42
I woke up at a good time today for school, so I didn't miss the bus. [music] >> Someone told me that my hair looked really pretty today. >> Early one Monday morning at Monroe High School in Ohio, students line the hallway to give thanks.>> It's my birthday and people have been really nice. >> I found out one of my new passions and it's wrestling. Go wrestling.>> When on the way to class, they came across a microphone with this simple message. Tell us something good that happened to you today or recently. I ...
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Wendy O· 2025-11-27 14:37
Industry Outlook - The industry expresses gratitude for future prospects in 2025 [1]
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LBank.com· 2025-11-25 17:55
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