Inspiring TED Talks To Listen To If You’re Having A Bad Day

“You Are The Power” by Suzy Prudden

Suzy Prudden lost everything except hope. Her TED Talk outlines her incredible story of coming from a well-off family to being homeless to finding riches in her own right. She credits her success solely to the fact that she never stopped believing and reveals that our minds alone have the power to create a reality for ourselves.

Prudden is a New York Times bestselling author, fitness expert and hypnotherapist. She has released 14 books on physical fitness, weight loss, and mind power. Her TED Talk is among one of her most powerful works, and will absolutely get you out of your funk.

“How to Buy Happiness” by Michael Norton

You’ve heard the common phrase “You can’t buy happiness,” but what if we told you that you absolutely could? If you’re feeling down because of financial stresses, that might not be something you want to hear, but Michael Norton’s uber-inspiring TED Talk will actually make you feel better.

Norton argues that you can buy happiness; you just can’t buy it for yourself. His talk contains surprising data about how pro-social spending can benefit your work, your mental health and your community. So next time you’re feeling down, stop looking at that expensive pair of jeans you don’t need and starting thinking about how paying it forward might lift your spirits and change someone’s life in the process.