I have long believed that you don't always have to buy in to different self-growth strategies in order for them to work. I hold on to this belief because of feedback from clients who tried and/or modified tools even when they weren't sold on them, from friends who did the same, and of course, from doing this myself. 

Why do I bring this up? Because I'm going to go ahead and recommend that you go into a bathroom stall before your next job interview and stand like a bear for two minutes. 

Okay, technically, it's called "power posing" and if you carve out 20 minutes to watch this Ted talk given by social psychologist Amy Cuddy you will learn all about it.

The main takeaway, based on the guiding belief that "Our bodies change our minds, and our minds can change our behavior, and our behavior can change our outcomes," is that we can present ourselves as more confident without necessarily feeling that way, and by doing so we will induce confidence.

Remember, the prescription is for a two-minute exercise that might help you land a job. So what do you have to lose? Check it out:

Feeling like you need more than a power pose to feel like your best self? Connect to support today!

So I've been telling anyone who will listen about Brené Brown's Ted Talks on vulnerability and shame. And every person who watches them comes back with a profound sense of something. Movement, perspective, inspiration, you name it. For me, the material just. makes. sense. and we can all relate. 

But these are only two talks within the vast world of TED (which, by the way, is an acronym for Technology, Education, Design - the three domains that were integrated in the original annual conference). TED talks feature people from numerous fields - from writers to teachers  to scientists to doctors - discussing recent work, ideas and innovations. The talks are meant to "stir your curiosity" and they do a good job.

As a Wellness Tool, I recommend tapping into the free and accessible TED archives, where there is something interesting and inspiring for everyone. 

And because sometimes having too many options makes us choose none, here are several categories of (potential) interest:

 "happiness," "self," "inspiring," "productivity"

Why not listen while you do chores are take a walk? I can personally attest to the fact that I no longer dread folding laundry ever since TED came into my life...