The difference between healthy and unhealthy love
The speaker, Katie Hood, works for the organization One Love. The people who started it lost their daughter, she was in an abusive relationship and eventually she was killed by her partner.
Katie talks about the signs of unhealthy/ abusive love. We all experience it in our lifetime, both as a recipient and as giver. And it doesn’t just happen in romantic relationships. It can happen in friendships, family relations or with co-workers.
Katie wants to educate people of toxic love. It is hard to notice when a relationship turns unhealthy or when it shifts into abuse. She informs of signs that are very common in unhealthy love. For eg. Isolation, jealousy, belittling och extreme intensity. The main goal is to improve our ability to love better.
Katie uses informative animations, she keeps it short and clean and above all, she gives examples that are relatable to get her message across.
This is a topic that relates to everybody. Love is a major part of our lives and you can feel it or “be in it” in so many different ways. Therefore, a TED-talk like this one is great. It’s informative and easy to follow.
Link: https://www.ted.com/talks/katie_hood_the_difference_between_healthy_and_unhealthy_love
Wordlist:
Explicitly Uttryckligen
Inflict Vålla
Illuminating Lysande
Frequently Ofta
Exhilarating Spännande
Volatility Flyktighet
Audit Granska
Amidst Mitt i
Quarreling Grälar
Belittling Förringande
Title: “The Power of Vulnerability” by Brené Brown
Kevin Nilsson 2023-02-12
Link: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability/c
Introduction:
Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston and is a popular public speaker. In her TED Talk, “The Power of Vulnerability,” she explores the importance of embracing vulnerability as a means of living a more fulfilling and connected life. Through her research, Brown discovered that vulnerability is the birthplace of courage, creativity, and authenticity.
Word List:
Authenticity – the quality of being genuine or true.
Shame resilience – the ability to move through shame and come out on the other side with a stronger sense of self-worth and confidence.
Scarcity – the state of being in short supply; shortage.
Worthiness – the quality of deserving attention, respect, or admiration.
Connection – a relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated with something else.
Empathy – the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Vulnerability – the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of harm, injury, or damage.
Shame – a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.
Resilience – the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Wholehearted – showing, or characterized by complete sincerity and commitment.
Comprehension Questions:
According to Brené Brown, what is the relationship between vulnerability and courage?
Brown believes that the vulnerability is the birthplace of courage, and that it takes courage to be vulnerable and share our true selves with others.
What is shame resilience, and why is it important?
Shame resilience is the ability to move through shame and come out on the other side with a stronger sense of self-worth and confidence. It is important because shame can hold us back from living authentically and being vulnerable.
What does Brown mean by “scarcity culture” and how does it affect our lives?
“Scarcity culture” is a mindset that tells us we are never enough and always lacking. It affects our lives by making us feel like we need to constantly strive for more and never feel satisfied with what we have.
How does vulnerability help us build stronger connections with others?
Vulnerability helps us build stronger connections with others by allowing us to share our true selves and build trust with others.
What does it mean to live a wholehearted life?
To live a wholehearted life means to embrace vulnerability, live authentically, and have the courage to be imperfect.
What are some of the benefits of practicing vulnerability in our daily lives?
Some of the benefits of practicing vulnerability include building stronger connections with others, living a more authentic life, and having a greater sense of self-worth and confidence.
What is the main message of the speaker?
The main message of the speaker, Brené Brown, in her TED Talk “The Power of Vulnerability” is that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather a path towards courage, authenticity, and connection with others. She argues that being vulnerable allows us to live wholeheartedly and embrace the imperfections and uncertainties of life, and that by doing so, we can create deeper and more meaningful relationships with others.
Personal Thoughts:
I thought Brené Brown’s TED Talk on vulnerability was very inspiring and thought-provoking. It made me reflect on the ways in which I avoid vulnerability in my own life and how that might be holding me back from deeper connections with others. I also appreciated Brown’s emphasis on shame resilience and the importance of being able to move through shame and come out stronger on the other side. Overall, I found this TED Talk to be a valuable reminder of the power of vulnerability in our lives.
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