Motivational Monday TEDx of the Week

Today's talk is How to be your best self in times of crisis by psychologist Susan David. 

"Life's beauty is inseparable from its fragility." 

In a special virtual conversation, she shares wisdom on how to build resilience, courage and joy in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Responding to listeners' questions from across the globe, she offers ways to talk to you children about their emotions, keep focus during the crisis and help those working on the front lines. (This virtual conversation is part of the TED Connects series, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson and current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers. Recorded March 23, 2020).

• What resonated for you in the video?
• What lived experiences do you have, either personally or professionally that align with the core message of the talk?
•  As you think of your role as a student, employee, or manager what feels relevant and useful to remember?
• What are you taking away that feels meaningful - either a new perspective, a potential action, etc.
• How might we take better care of ourselves and each other during this time?

If you're a supervisor, consider using this talk for team building purposes! You might send the video ahead of your meeting with several reflection questions on which you'd like your staff to come prepared to speak.