421 How to Be Optimistic (in a Scary World)

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There’s only so much you can do in a week – or, according to Oliver Burkeman, in the roughly 4,000 weeks the average human lives. Oliver is a journalist and author of the books Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, Meditations for Mortals, and the newsletter “The Imperfectionist.” Chris and Oliver discuss the paradox of why change can only occur once we accept that we might not be able to change. Oliver also shares how life’s mishaps can become our most treasured memories and why sharing your imperfections is an act of generosity. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts Want to help shape TED's shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch . Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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In this episode, Kimberly Quinlan shares practical strategies to help you cultivate optimism even when the world feels overwhelming, offering tools to shift your perspective and find hope.

What to Expect in This Episode:

Learn how acknowledging your struggles can be the first step toward optimism.
Discover the power of connecting with others who are working to make a positive difference.
Find out how focusing on what you can control can shift your mindset.
Hear a personal story about how taking responsibility in relationships transformed Kimberly’s outlook.
Get practical tips for spotting acts of kindness and beauty in your everyday life.
Understand why optimism is a practice and how you can start cultivating it today.

399 episodes

421 How to Be Optimistic (in a Scary World)

Your Anxiety Toolkit - Practical Skills for Anxiety, Panic & Depression

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published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

In this episode, Kimberly Quinlan shares practical strategies to help you cultivate optimism even when the world feels overwhelming, offering tools to shift your perspective and find hope.

What to Expect in This Episode:

Learn how acknowledging your struggles can be the first step toward optimism.
Discover the power of connecting with others who are working to make a positive difference.
Find out how focusing on what you can control can shift your mindset.
Hear a personal story about how taking responsibility in relationships transformed Kimberly’s outlook.
Get practical tips for spotting acts of kindness and beauty in your everyday life.
Understand why optimism is a practice and how you can start cultivating it today.

399 episodes

#Mental Health #Anxietymindfulnessmeditation #Fitness #Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT #Kimberley Quinlan #LMFT #Health and Well-Being #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement

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441 The 6 Ways Social Anxiety Keeps You Stuck (And How to Break Free) 31:33

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440 How to Stop Hating Anxiety 38:43

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