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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Anna Verhulst (23) is a fifth year medical student at Maastricht University, doing her internship in Eindhoven. She has a particular interest in the fields of oncology and sports medicine, but isn’t quite sure yet what kind of doctor she wants to become when she graduates in 2016. Anna is a keen writer, sharing her experiences as a junior intern through columns, essays and opinion pieces. A selection of her...

by Angela Wilcox on August 2, 2016

In order to eat less, most think prohibitively: “I’m allowed these, but not those” or “I mustn’t eat any more.” This can create a disastrous relationship with food; perhaps complying initially, only to rebel later. Instead of obeying rules, what works is a strong sense of freedom… then making choices. Gillian Riley is an author whose work focuses on the mindset behind overeating. She teaches techniques that break patterns of eating behavior, delivering control that lasts. Weight loss,...

by Angela Wilcox on July 25, 2016

Change happens when you find the pathway to discover how AWESOME you really are! Jenny Schatzle is a fitness coach from Santa Barbara, California who practices what she preaches and coaches people who aren’t just looking for a fitness routine or a quick fix in life but a journey towards a happier, healthier life. Fitness trainer Jenny Schatzle has an uplifting message of self-confidence, self-love and self-respect. Her message of the perfect body—one that starts from the inside out—has...

by Angela Wilcox on July 6, 2016

Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, better known to their 2 million readers as The Minimalists, are the authors of several bestselling books, including EVERYTHING THAT REMAINS. They spoke at TEDxWhitefish about minimalism, the value of community, and discovering what makes people rich. For more info about The Minimalists visit http://theminimalists.com ...

by Angela Wilcox on March 31, 2016

Today, about one-tenth of the world’s population are southpaws. Why are such a small proportion of people left-handed — and why does the trait exist in the first place? Daniel M. Abrams investigates how the uneven ratio of lefties and righties gives insight into a balance between competitive and cooperative pressures on human evolution. ...

by Angela Wilcox on March 17, 2016

Are you interested in meditation, but unsure of how to start a practice on your own? ABC anchor Dan Harris teams up with meditation expert Sharon Salzberg to walk you through the basics. ...

by Angela Wilcox on December 15, 2015

Transcendental Meditation or (TM) has many benefits. Learn what they are in this video and how to use the technique to the best of its ability. ...

by Angela Wilcox on October 27, 2015

Imagine no cell phone, or internet for one full year. Could you manage? One man did it, and his experience is chronicled in this groundbreaking experiment. He learned a lot about himself in the process that he shares in this video. ...

by Angela Wilcox on September 24, 2015

Managing your career and family life can be one trick, that seems impossible to balance. Have a look at this video and learn step by step how you can achieve work life balance. ...

by Angela Wilcox on August 13, 2015