Videos – Expressing MySelf Institute

Expressing Gratitude in everyday life – meditation & expressive writing

Dimitra Didangelou — Mon, 20 May 2024 13:12:34 +0000

This is an excellent meditation combined with writing exercise to do first thing in the morning, once you have woken up, in order to start your day with positive energy and gratitude. Alternatively, you can practice it in the middle of the day when you feel like boosting yourself up with strength and positive emotions for the rest of the day.

By Dimitra Didangelou, psychologist, MSc, Writing Therapist

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Joan Didion reads “On Keeping a Notebook”

Dimitra Didangelou — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:42:53 +0000

(1) Joan Didion reads “See enough and write it down, I tell myself, …” in her own voice from the book Slouching Towards Bethlehem (This is a small section from the documentary The Center Will Not Hold)

(2) Joan Didion’s appearances in an interview with Charlie Rose in May 1992 and her talk on life in L.A.

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The surprising habits of original thinkers – TED Talk by Adam Grant

Christina — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 10:45:39 +0000

How do creative people come up with great ideas? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant studies “originals”: thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In this talk, learn three unexpected habits of originals — including embracing failure. “The greatest originals are the ones who fail the most, because they’re the ones who try the most,” Grant says. “You need a lot of bad ideas in order to get a few good ones.”

Douration:14′:25″

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The power of introverts – TED Talk by Susan Cain

Christina — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 09:40:41 +0000

In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.

Duration:19′:04″

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Your elusive creative genius – TED talk by Elizabeth Gilbert

Dimitra Didangelou — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 13:57:06 +0000

“Eat, Pray, Love” author Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses — and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person “being” a genius, all of us “have” a genius. This funny, personal talk is sure to leave you inspired.

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Free Yourself When Conflict Resolution Fails – TEDx talk by Jennifer Goldman

Dimitra Didangelou — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:36:01 +0000

Are you struggling with conflict at work, home or in the world? Award-winning conflict management consultant and author of the book “Optimal Outcomes: Free Yourself from Conflict,” Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler, shows us how to free ourselves even when conflict resolution seems impossible. Using an inspiring personal example, Jennifer helps us see that when our attempts to resolve conflict fail, we can free ourselves by doing something different and taking pattern-breaking action.

She demonstrates three practices: mapping out the conflict; honoring shadow values; and listening to our emotions, and how they can help you free yourself from conflict even without anyone else’s cooperation.

Jennifer is the Founding Principal of Alignment Strategies Group, a New York-based consulting firm where she advises CEOs and their executive teams on how to optimize organizational health and growth. For two decades, she has advised senior leaders at world-class organizations including Google, Roche, Oscar Health Insurance, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, The New School and the United Nations. Jennifer also teaches conflict freedom at the International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution at Columbia University.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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The lost art of letter writing – Lakshmi Pratury at TED talk

Dimitra Didangelou — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 09:02:52 +0000

Lakshmi Pratury remembers the lost art of letter-writing and shares a series of notes her father wrote to her before he died. Her short but heartfelt talk may inspire you to set pen to paper, too.

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Writing and Trauma

Dimitra Didangelou — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:26:18 +0000

Dr. James Pennebaker on the Benefits of Expressive Writing

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The Secret Life of Pronouns: James Pennebaker

Dimitra Didangelou — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:22:37 +0000

A pioneer on the field of expressive writing, Dr James Pennebaker, at TEDx Austin.

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Writing Tips From Stephen King

Dimitra Didangelou — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:18:16 +0000

Advice from an American master. Presented by New York Life

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