Time management expert Laura Vanderkam, non-profit CEO Aisha Nyandoro, environmental data scientist Hannah Ritchie, and writer Emily Esfahani Smith talk about managing time, balancing work and personal life, finding time for what matters, financial planning, shifting perspectives on climate change and sustainability, achieving sustainability, decline in CO2 emissions, and the power of finding fulfillment in life.
Belonging is a key pillar of meaning, derived from valued relationships and meaningful bonds with family and friends.
Purpose involves using your strengths to serve others and make a positive impact in the world, providing something to live for beyond personal happiness or success.
Deep dives
Belonging
Belonging is a pillar of meaning in life. It comes from being in relationships where you're valued for who you are and where you value others. True belonging comes from love and meaningful bonds with family and friends.
Purpose
Purpose is another pillar of meaning in life. It involves using your strengths to serve others and gives you something to live for. It is not just about personal happiness or success, but about making a positive impact in the world.
Transcendence
Transcendence is the third pillar of meaning. It involves moments when you are lifted above the daily routine and feel connected to something bigger than yourself. These transcendent experiences can be found through art, nature, or spiritual practices.
Storytelling
The fourth pillar of meaning is storytelling. Creating a narrative from the events of your life brings clarity and helps you understand who you are. Having a redemptive story, where growth and love override difficult circumstances, can give your life meaning.
There's a lot to keep us up at night. How do we manage our time, navigate financial uncertainty, escape a doom and gloom spiral? This hour, TED speakers help us flip the script as we face the future. Guests include time management expert Laura Vanderkam, non-profit CEO Aisha Nyandoro, environmental data scientist Hannah Ritchie and writer Emily Esfahani Smith.
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