10 highlights from the new-and-improved Student Talks resources

At TED-Ed, we’re passionate about sharing diverse and meaningful student voices with the world....

6 tips to help you be a better human now

On TED’s How to Be a Better Human podcast, host Chris Duffy speaks to an exciting mix of...

How to have better conversations on social media

How would you describe your feelings about social media? Do words like “entertaining” and...

Why talking to strangers is good for you

Want to live a more meaningful life? TED Courses are here to help. Taught by some of your...

How to have better, deeper conversations

It’s happened to all of us. You’re sitting down for dinner with an old friend to catch up. You’re...

6 relationship resolutions to make this year

Most of us intuitively know that having close, supportive relationships is important to our...

Why are some people irritable all the time? And what can you do?

As a psychologist who’s been in private practice for 25 years, I’ve seen that there are as many...

5 tips to writing emails that will always get you a reply

Emails are just as fundamental these days as food and water in our lives, and they form a large...

How to raise emotionally intelligent kids

I’d like you to take a moment and imagine you’re four years old. You’re building a tower, and...

We all know people who just can’t apologize — here’s why

Since I started writing the “Dear Guy” column, I’ve received many letters from readers asking why...

7 ways to avoid becoming a misinformation superspreader

The problem of misinformation isn’t going away. Internet platforms like Facebook and Twitter...

5 exercises to help you build more empathy

Empathy — or understanding the thoughts and feelings of the people around us — is one of the most...

The secret to giving a great compliment

Want an easy way to brighten another person’s day? Offer them specific, heartfelt praise, says...

The big benefits of small talk

Casual conversations can sometimes lead us to moments of real connection. News director and radio...

How to deliver an authentic apology

A simple framework for delivering a short, sincere “I’m sorry,” from criminal defense attorney...

There’s a right way to talk about racism with kids — and most white parents aren’t doing it

Although race and racism are at the top of Americans’ public discussions, it turns out that most...

Don’t get fooled or conned again — 5 tactics to look out for

People and businesses routinely use five techniques to get us to do what they want, says...

How to tame your inner advice monster

All of you know your advice monster. Somebody starts telling you about something. Even though you...

How to ace your next online job interview

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the way we work — and that includes how we interview for that...

We all make snap judgments about each other— here’s how to stop

Taking a moment to pause and really look at the other person can help us all avoid embarrassment...

How to keep quarantine from ruining your relationship

Within hours, I was getting texts. And FB messages. And then a call from a quasi-terrified...

3 ways to be your best self in your relationship

“Resentment is a relationship killer,” says psychotherapist and couples counselor Susan Adler. If...

There are three sides to every argument

We can all play a role in helping defuse even the most bitter conflicts. Veteran negotiator...

Are you lonely in your partnership or marriage?

Most relationships in which loneliness has taken up residence can be shifted to a better daily...