Phase Three Bonus Materials:
Day 15: Ted Talk: The Power of Mindfulness
Check out this Ted Talk about the power of mindfulness to change how you see the world and then indirectly change how you experience the world. (Length 13 minutes 45 seconds)
#3) The Secret to Happiness
This short video by a Alan Watts gives some great insight into what it takes to raise your levels of happiness in your everyday life. Definitely worth a few minutes of your time! (Length 3 minutes 42 seconds)
Day 16: The Habits of Happiness
Check out this Ted Talk by Matthieu Ricard examining the habits that make for a happy person. His insightful reminders and authentic nature will help you starting today. (Length 20 minutes 55 seconds)
#2) The Buddhist Philosophy
Check out this short video about the origins of buddhism and why this ancient philosophy is still kicking around today.
(Length 5 minutes 40 seconds)
#3) How Yoga Changes Your Brain
This very short video is a great introduction to the numerous ways yoga helps improve your brain functioning.
(Length 1 minutes 28 seconds)
Day 17: How Meditation Can Change Your Life
Check out this Ted Talk about the numerous positive effects daily meditation can bring to your life. (Length 8 Minutes 33 seconds)
#2) Why Meditation is the New Caffeine
Check out this awesome and relatable talk from Emily Fletcher who describes meditation and its effects in simple and easy to understand language. (Length 50 minutes)
Day 18: Why We Do What We Do
Check out this Ted Talk by Tony Robbins looking at the unconscious processes that go into our everyday decisions. (Length 23 minutes 12 seconds)
#2) Ted Talk: Grey Area Drinking
Check out this Ted Talk about what to do about our habits when they don’t fit our value system. This lecture speaks to giving up drinking, not because of any horrible outcomes, but just because it doesn’t help the presenter be the best versions of themselves possible. (Length 15 minutes 5 seconds)
Day 19: Why You Should Define Your Fears Instead of Your Goals
Check out this Ted Talk by Tim Freiss the author of the book “4 hour workweek” as he explains why its necessary to define your fears instead of your goals. (Length 13 minutes 22 seconds)
#2) Ted Talk: What Fear Can Teach Us
Check out this Ted Talk by Karen Thompson who insight explains that fear and other “negative” emotions are actually very useful. (Length 11 minutes 33 seconds)
Day 20: How Childhood Trauma Affects Your Health
Everyone has heard that what happened to you when you were a kid matters, Nadine Burke Harris, explains why that is and why we should take childhood trauma very very seriously.
(Length 16 minutes 33 seconds)
#2) Ted Ed: The Psychology of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
This short video gives great information on how the brain is effected by PTSD. Giving details of why symptoms of trauma show up even long after an event has occurred. (Length 5 minutes 33 seconds)
#3) Ted Talk: The Effect of Trauma on the Brain
If you or a loved one has ever experienced trauma this Ted Talk will help you better understand that experience and give insight into what to do about it. (Length 28 minutes 23 seconds)
Day 21: How to Make Stress Your Friend
Check out this super interesting Ted Talk by Kelly McGonigal that may change how you look at stress. Turns out that stress may not be the villain that everyone makes it out to be. Maybe stress isn’t the problem, maybe ignoring stress is what causes the problems. (Length 14 minutes 30 seconds)
#2) Ted Talk: Change Your Mindset
This short TedX talk by Dr. Alia Crum that explores what a mindset is and how certain mindsets can either negatively or positively effect our health and well-being. (Length 18 minutes 22 seconds)