How to support a friend or family member who’s struggling with their mental health

Alamy Every one of us has mental health in the same way that every one of us has physical...

6 tips to help you be a better human now

Stocksy 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

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

How to spot adaptability in others — and boost it in yourself

iStock How do you deal with immense change? Be honest with yourself: Are you someone who embraces...

Why talking to strangers is good for you

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

3 questions that turn a trip into a life-changing experience

Avalon Nuovo Enjoy acquiring new skills and putting them into action? Well, we’ve got just the...

3 strategies to help you cope with tragedy and sorrow

Priya Mistry Tough times are inevitable. Wellbeing and resilience expert Lucy Hone shares the...

Want to quit your job? 3 things to consider before you do

Jorge Cuadal Calle If you are an adult of working age, you’ve probably heard about the Great...

Going back to the office? 6 tips to help you adjust

Nata Schepy Our working situations have changed dramatically since early 2020. The COVID-19...

How to have better, deeper conversations

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

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

Fernando Cobelo As a psychologist who’s been in private practice for 25 years, I’ve seen that...

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

Angus Greig Emails are just as fundamental these days as food and water in our lives, and they...

There are 5 kinds of clutter — which one is filling your life?

Angus Greig Overwhelm. That word doesn’t feel very pleasant hanging there, does it? It brings up...

The science behind panic attacks — and what you can do to manage them

Ori Toor Have you ever woken up in the morning — or even in the middle of the night — only to...

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

Mathilde Aubier Since I started writing the “Dear Guy” column, I’ve received many letters from...

How to get over a friendship breakup

Angus Greig The loss of a friendship can be devastating. Whether it’s the slow drifting apart...

6 tips to help you manage your day when working from home

Krystal Quiles When I first began working at home, I couldn’t believe I was getting away with...

5 exercises to help you build more empathy

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

The 7 types of rest that every person needs

Avalon Nuovo Have you ever tried to fix an ongoing lack of energy by getting more sleep — only to...

Here’s how I finally got myself to start exercising

Avalon Nuovo When we received the stay-at-home order in March 2020 — I live in California — I...

How to cultivate a sense of unconditional self-worth

Avalon Nuovo I have struggled with feelings of unworthiness for as long as I can remember. From...

The secret to giving a great compliment

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

How to raise financially responsible kids

Raúl Soria Teaching them about spending and saving is good, but our lessons need to go beyond...

How to deliver an authentic apology

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