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Top Inspirational TED Talks

Though a killer Spotify playlist with your favorite tunes can certainly perk up your mood, lots of folks get bored with the same-ole-same-ole jams after a while. Music can shake up your spirit but an invigorating, compelling and inspiring discussion can completely transform your attitude. That’s why so many people tune-in to the infamous Ted Talks series, where leaders, authors, entrepreneurs and even celebrities dive deep into a concept, trend or cultural phenomenon.

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By offering intellectual perspectives and inspiring monologues, tuning-in to these videos is a smart way to think differently about your life, career, relationships and goals for the future. No matter how you’re feeling, what you’re lacking or what speaks to your curiosity, these inspirational TED Talks are sure to give you the boost you need to seize the day and take the world by storm.

Best for Those Feeling Overlooked

Episode Name: How to Speak So That People Want to Listen

Speaker: Julian Treasure

Maybe all of your buddies have recently started their families — and are short on time. Your partner got a promotion that brings him or her on constant business trips. Perhaps your manager didn’t give you the raise — or acknowledgement — you deserved. Whatever the reason you’re feeling neglected or overlooked, fire up this TED Talk that teaches you how to speak in a way where people will actually hear you. As a sound expert Julia Treasure goes through a series of vocal exercises that translate into empathy and happiness. Not only will you be heard — but more importantly, people will listen.

Best for Those Who Are Feeling Overwhelmed

Episode Name: The Power of Vulnerability

Speaker: Brené Brown

No matter which way you slice or dice it, putting yourself out there isn’t just terrifying — it can be all encompassing. And perhaps scariest of all: no part of your life is saved from the challenge of being vulnerable. When you’re first falling for a new partner after recovering from a difficult breakup, your heart opens slowly. Or, when you believe wholeheartedly in your start-up idea, quitting the grace of a full-time job is a huge move. Best-selling and renowned author Brené Brown has written countless books on how to get comfortable in the uncomfortable, and is treasured as a researcher of human connection. In her TED Talk, she will push you to the very edge and challenge you to open up the soft, fragile parts of yourself that you’ve long forgotten… but are pretty awesome.

Best for Men In Search of Their Identity

Episode Name: Why I’m Done Being “Man Enough”

Speaker: Justin Baldoni

You likely know Justin Baldoni from “Jane the Virgin” and as a mega Instagram star, but you won’t be able to stop nodding along as he goes through the trials of men in his infamous TED Talk. He’s an activist against sexism within parenting and urges men to step up and take on duties that were once considered reserved for mothers only. He also isn’t afraid to cry, have a softer side or well, be himself. This TED Talk will encourage you to get real with yourself — and as he puts it: be strong enough to be sensitive. Not only will it help you to accept your own realities but it will make you a better partner, friend, son and human.

Best for Introverts (or Those Trying to Understand Introverts)

Episode Name: The Power of Introverts

Speaker: Susan Cain

It takes all sorts of types to run the world but most of the time, we are split into two categories: extroverted and introverted. If you’re in the latter camp, you’re used to receiving questions from your outgoing, people-loving counterparts about why you need alone time, your level of shy and other (invasive) inquiries. On the other side of the fence, extroverts are often attracted to their opposites, and find solace in the balance of the dynamic. No matter if you’re an introvert or you’re trying to love one, this talk from Susan Cain is a must-watch. She celebrates the unique gifts introverts have and highlights famous ones such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Charles Darwin and beyond. The purpose is to remind employers of the value of this side of the population — but really, it’s inspiring for any aspect of life.

Best for Those Who Are Feeling Lost

Episode Name: There’s More to Life Than Being Happy

Speaker: Emily Esfahani Smith

Some years are full of highs where you, well, can’t stop winning. One career milestone after another, meeting your fitness goals and perhaps, even meeting the love of your life. Others are ripe with disappointment, like job loss and health issues, not to mention dating disasters. The ebbs and flows are expected, sure — but getting through them? Not so easy. In this TED Talk, Smith challenges people to look through a different lens by realizing continuously chasing after what we think will make us happy is actually stopping our progress. Instead, we should find a purpose in life that serves other people, and thus, will result in our own fulfillment.

Best for Men In the Workplace

Episode Name: Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders

Speaker: Sheryl Sandberg

Nope, that wasn’t a typo — it’s men who need to watch this TED Talk more than women. Famous not only as the chief operating officer of Facebook but as the best-selling author of “Lean In,” Sheryl Sandberg sought to understand why so few females lead the workforce. By answering three important questions in her talk — ‘How are we going to fix this?’, ‘How do we change these numbers at the top?’ and ‘How do we make things different?’ — she puts the onus on both sexes to step up. If you’ve never truly looked at the balance of power, this eye-opening TED Talk will get you thinking.

Best for People Pleasers

Episode Name: The Magic of Not Giving a F**k

Speaker: Sarah Knight

Are you a ‘yes sir’ type of person? Always the one your friends call on in a crisis? Can’t turn down an invitation, to well, anything? Being a people pleaser isn’t a healthy habit to nurture, since it leaves little (read: no) time to enrich your sense of self. In this TED Talk from best-selling author Sarah Knight, you learn a seemingly basic skill: saying ‘no’ to things you don’t want to do. She finally understood this hard lesson herself after she quit her job at a publishing house once she realized everyone fears what people think, but rarely make time to craft their own confidence.

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