This could be why you're depressed or anxious - Johann Hari
Johann speaks about his personal experience with depression.
He was prescribed medication to treat his depression and he felt great for a while.That is until they didn't work anymore.
Johann states that he was depressed because he was lonely. We tend to isolate ourselves, avoid others, or simply can't find people we want to be around.
Humans need important connection with one another, and it is vital that we find people we can rely on to fulfill our happiness.
Being an Introvert is a Good Thing - Crystal Robello
Yes, introverts are shy and many believe that we are unable to proudly share our ideas.
Crystal states that 50% of the American population are considered introverts.
We don't have to change who we are to be succesful, respected, and creative!
It is okay not to have a plan - Mithila Palkar
Why do we worry so much about the future if it hasn't even happened yet?
It's okay to not have a plan for every step of our life! Everything will fall into place.
Mithila states that we should not let others dictate our lives; do what YOU want with YOUR life.
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Smile or Die - RSA Animate
There is a dark side to chronic positivty. Yes, it's important to see the bright side to many situations. But sometimes- you just want to be upset. You want to wallow.
Bottling u negative feelings is not good for our mental health.
Mandatory optimism and cheerfulness helps nobody; we are human and are allowed to be upset and mourn.
The Secret Powers of Time
This video explores the concept of being past-present-or future time oriented.
Humans are so focused on the expiration of time and the way this affects people can be seen around the world.
Pace of life can be identified in different cultures and cities.
The Power of Networks
This video follows the concept of organized complexity.
The number of connections and interactions between species and ecosystems is fascinating.
Essentially, knowledge is interconnected as if it were one huge network.