How to stop your thoughts from controlling your life | Albert Hobohm | TEDxKTH

Albert Hobohm shares life-altering, personal and professional ideas on how to take charge of your reality. Through alarming statistics and hands-on solutions, Hobohm shows us our critical situation as a species and how to start taking control over our mental operating systems.
Albert Hobohm is a lecturer and professional operating at the crossing between psychology and business. He has an academic background from The Royal Institute of Technology as well as Stanford University. He has also built an orphanage and lived with Buddhist monks.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@sagek7654]

"I no longer believe everything I think."

[@friendlyfiresyeah]

This hits me hard

[@avi5619]

powerful

[@jalex3645]

Good one

[@static1330]

i want this

[@torstenk.2703]

@@friendlyfiresyeah me 2

[@susanb5339]

1. Practice meditation. Objectively observe the mind. (Learn the structure of your web of thoughts, then choose which path to go down. 2. Restrain your mental intake. Carefully feed your mind with selected input. Choose what you feed your mind!

[@MANISHRAUT]

Thank you Susan.. !! Taken a screenshot here. :)

[@alberthobohm1642]

What a great summary! Thanks Susan, and thanks for watching /A

[@Grevlor]

Does that mean after i mastered to concentrate on my breathing, I should concentrate on 1 thought? For example "what is my goal in 5 years?" And then I am just focusing on that, following this thought, speaking with myself (in thoughts) and getting to a conclusion ? I am not quite sure if I understood it the right way. I tried meditation few weeks ago and I was like "5 minutes would be great" but it was 25 minutes. I was not focusing on breathing, i just "talked" with myself and watched where it leads me. I don't know if this was "right"?

[@abdinurabdinasirahmed4204]

My mind is always expecting notification or massages from WhatsApp, Facebook or Instagram and I socially Isolated, but when I saw this awesome video every changed and now I am controlling my social media not social media is controlling me. Thank you very much 🙏

[@raysubsonic]

An eloquent summary. Thankyou Susan.

[@Belief_Before_Glory]

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this and you will find great strength.” - Marcus Aurelius

[@jaimiegoofball]

Yes

[@bridgetposton7889]

So powerful. A much needed reminder

[@Belief_Before_Glory]

@@bridgetposton7889 Glad you like it, Bridget. Here's another one of my favorites- "We suffer more in imagination than in reality." -Seneca All the best!

[@apdardillaspordoquier1324]

@@Belief_Before_Glory that's so freacking true!! sometimes I feel anxiety and overthinking a lot, but actually good. I need to improve my skills though.

[@Belief_Before_Glory]

"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts." -Marcus Aurelius

[@MrJoon360]

“If you can change your mind, you can change your life.” ― William James William James spoke the truth

[@MrJoon360]

@JustChizzin Changing your mind? The way we think is a pattern based on our nature and our nurture. Reshaping thinking patterns from YEARS of your life isn't a light switch!

[@shyaaammeneen63]

@@MrJoon360 If negative thoughts affect your internal health visit a psychologist. Heal yourself. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 10-15 minutes. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly your mind will relax. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Best part is mood swings also reduce. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. For more healing enter the following on google search and listen before sleep repeating the affirmations in your mind for 10 minutes. -“528 Hz affirmations for health and healing you tube”. You will get relief quickly. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

[@nishaanth7]

@@MrJoon360 you can't change, but you can transit your mind over time through focus and mindfulness!

[@sagek7654]

"The more we use social media, the more isolated we feel."

[@FrancesShear]

Well at least while using social media it in the safety of a home or office in a high rise building with 2 sets of double doors that no intruder could get through then when someone starts harassing you online at first by looking you over often and then inappropriate propositions you then you can still get away while yelling at them and not worry one bit about them following you later in an attempt to make you pay for not worshiping them there as another one of their moral inferiors too. Not nearly as easy when a complete stranger does the same while you are only trying to walk home.

[@googaaklo153]

Who still even 2020 uses social media

[@googaaklo153]

Who still even 2020 uses social media?

[@DhirajKPradhanAcutech]

You are spot on. The more we become connected online, the more you are drifting away from others. This is a worse pandemic than COVID-19.

[@useyourimagination5475]

@@DhirajKPradhanAcutech so very true. It is a false sense in connection. Humans been physical human interactions. Period.

[@GoldenDelicious78]

I’ve shut down my Facebook and Instagram account 4 years ago and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. I have no other social media, although I do watch a lot of KZbin videos. Mostly about mental health, anxiety, wisdom etc. Thanks for a very good speech.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Impressive! Not even I have done that. I'm glad you've found it helpful. Thanks for watching, take care /A

[@GoldenDelicious78]

Justyna Krystyniak I’m reading books as well. At the moment I’m reading a book that I can highly recommend if your interested in reading memoirs. It’s written by the singer Jewel Kilcher and the name of the book is “Never broken” She is a very wise lady and so inspirational.

[@yogeshkhatri887]

Most of choose that way and it's good 😊

[@roxanne1231]

Me too! No more social media other than KZbin and mainly topics that help me be more positive and feel good.

[@ullasbiju825]

Still in chaos

[@michaelmallal9101]

I'm addicted to TEDx lectures.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Agreed upon! Thanks for watching /A

[@dannyspitzer1267]

Watch Earthling Ed (Ed Winters)

[@fatimaWr2]

😆😆🤣

[@kritikasingh7992]

If you were in India, you'd be addicted to Sadhguru & Sandeep Maheshwari

[@sirvapalot]

Michael Mallal m dependent on my medications and not ashamed that I have PTSD and chronic pain after a motorcycle accident without opiates and Cannabis I wouldn’t have survived 21 years so far

[@abhinashkumar9429]

How many come here after lot of suffering?

[@marshallhussein8785]

abhinash kumar years of suffering ...

[@guimamaximiano]

I hope you are feeling better. These videos help a lot

[@theubvines622]

Suffrng....mently...so muchhhhh

[@alberthobohm1642]

Agreed. Thanks for watching Abhinash! /A

[@alexbrown1292]

a lifetime

[@rajaghani8805]

The eye opening conclusion was “ It’s not the harsh, traumatic, or horrible events themselves you should fear the most in life but, your own unwillingness to control your reaction to those events. Ultimately, it’s your capacity to take full responsibility for your own thoughts that will dictate the course and growth of not just you but our entire World.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Raja Ghani Thanks! Exactly what I wanted to be the main message ❤️

[@rajaghani8805]

Sir you are a true motivation for us. Thank you very much.

[@karlpokorny7130]

What lies you tell

[@rajaghani8805]

Eula barredo but still there is a hope.

[@albertalvarez3172]

Albert Hobohm I am dealing with this now, fear of fear,fear of being in fear..and it lasts longer than 90 seconds, that's for sure..usually happens when I'm driving or in a car,thoughts of losing control..the hard part is I know it's me giving myself these thoughts but I don't know how to stop..most definitely I have a fear of panic disorder..any tips?

[@pietroandrioli]

He says nothing new, but his way of speaking is magnetic. One of the best Ted Talks I've ever watched.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Great feedback Pietro. Thank you so much. Take care /A

[@Gravelsis]

I agree. A brilliant eloquent speaker

[@victoralvarez3481]

I liked the statement that our human "operating system" is dangerously obsolete; it's apt and timely, given the technological and industrial explosion of the last 150 years, which has given us unprecedented power, but our paleolithic instincts haven't kept up.

[@arman2339]

I didnt notice the magnetism because I listened at 1.75x speed

[@earthstick]

@@victoralvarez3481 With a population that is increasing by a billion every couple of decades don't think the current era of excess is guaranteed to last. In 1800 there were about 500 million people world wide. Compared to today the place was almost empty and there was an abundance of resources.

[@magicmagiccirclebyenlife5231]

I like his stage presence. Confident. Calm voice. He really knows his materials.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you so much! /A

[@TheDAZ1001]

I gotta say I needed this... I've started having a lot of bad thoughts recently thats been effecting my overall health. Been a struggle holding myself together and focusing, so I started meditation again today and its already starting to help. And i've deactivated Facebook, its such a terrifying tool! I miss the old days of meeting up with my pals and having to ring land lines and knock doors to see them!

[@john-paulkehoe1706]

Good for you brother. Hope it's still going well.

[@michaeljohnson2922]

Train for a marathon. That will give your mind something to focus on.

[@sirvapalot]

Daz I met my favourite friend through Facebook and I don’t let it lead me by he nose it’s great for keeping up with family that you haven’t cut out of your life I can block people I don’t like sure it’s like a bubble but I’m good of with that I don’t want to be offended if exploitation of any kind or violence I have no issues to complain about and I would believe me

[@nikitadessai7516]

How r u doing now

[@clintonbowers1147]

Dude all the time overwhelmed with thoughts of overall health

[@mustafabaris9681]

“ I no longer believe in anything I think ..” That was an eye opener ..!

[@MaNuLaToROfficial]

I noticed several people misquoting what he quotes at 2:30 from Bjorn Lindeblad He DOES NOT say "I no longer believe in ANYTHING i think" but rather he DOES say "I no longer believe in EVERYTHING i think" meaning he doesn't just blindly believe whatever his mind is going on about at any given time of the day. Instead i believe hes come to understand to be a lot more SELECTIVE as to what he believes from his own thoughts. i noticed this and found it pertinent to address hope this helps PEACE!!!

[@mustafabaris9681]

@@MaNuLaToROfficial Great point mate ..! Now that I re-read it it makes much more sense . “ I no longer believe in everything I think “ is the correct meaning ..

[@wiktorf01]

It's nice that you call your audience: "friends". I love it. Excellent and wise speech:)

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you Wiktor, and for watching! /A

[@tysonbranch8469]

“Now please reflect on the stories that I’ve told, which are yours. And decide what you want to do with them. Because it’s not the harsh, traumatic or horrible events themselves that you should fear the most in life, but your own unwillingness to control your reaction to those events. Ultimately it’s your capacity to take full responsibility for your thoughts that will dictate the course and growth of not just you but our entire world.” - Albert Hobohm Wow…what a conclusive statement. Thank you for the advice good sir.

[@tasneemsakifibnealam949]

What a brilliant presentation! I completely forgot about my surroundings while listening to the speech. Thank you Mr. Hobohm. Great speech indeed.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you so much for your kind words Tasneem! May the force be with you /A

[@dragonchr15]

Very simple and useful Ted talk. 1. Meditate 2. Quality input for your mind (media) 3. Control social media use and advertising you are exposed to

[@adrianna8993]

Meditation does help battle those negative engaging thoughts, let’s you live in the present moment rather that in the past or worried so much about the future. Listen to your thought and decide what to keep and what to discard you have the power to decide.

[@mehrunisa7363]

Needed to hear that gurly❤️

[@bradvincet1848]

Past negative experiences also have great control over our thoughts and behavior. Not letting past negative experiences define you is very difficult. You have to put a positive spin on negative experiences or you'll be consumed by them. If anyone can relate please share your insights.

[@luyaozhao5890]

I have got soooo much negative thoughts and ideas that they are keep rolling in my mind and i felt impossibly anxious towards speaking and expressing my ideas since the words are just feelings and feelings about my mind and that keeping push people around me away and away from me and I want to talk to them but I don't know what to tell, and that will further worsen my social relationships, sincerely i don't know what to do.

[@jessicajohnson1093]

“Thoughts becomes perception, perception becomes reality all 3 thoughts alter your reality” -So True

[@Nicoley88]

“It’s not the harsh, traumatic, or horrible events themselves you should fear the most in life, but your own unwillingness to control your reaction to those events. Ultimately it’s your capacity to take full responsibility for your thoughts, that will dictate the course and growth of not just you, but our entire world” - Albert Hobhom Thank you 🙏🏽✨

[@mb8kr]

I've been out of Facebook for over ten years now. I don't smoke, I don't drink alcohol, but do have struggles with thoughts that are not positive all the time. Keep your thoughts from wandering to a negativity by reading good books or doing a job that you love, and rendering services to others and that's how you fill your mind with positivity, which in turn balance your life, but negative thoughts will always be tempting you, no matter what you do to keep them at bay.

[@Mak2Grim]

So you been off Facebook since 2010?? Sorry hun, u were never really on Facebook l

[@RajaMaan]

Great talk. I think I am definitely addicted to social media. I spend many many hours on social media every day and night. I checked my phone usage for social media and just Last week I spent 41 HOURS on social media. Today after listening to this talk, I deleted facebook, Instagram, FB messenger, Tinder from my phone today. Such a relief. I am gonna work on it and promise myself not to use social media on phone from NOW.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you for sharing your story Raja! Take good care! /A

[@josecontreras7153]

How do you communicate with friends or relatives that live far away?

[@lukaslukacio]

The way he speaks, clearly demonstrates the high achieved mind focus. Great talk. Thx!

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thanks for that feedback Lukas! I had it repeated like 85 times ;-) Thanks for watching! /A

[@midnightthoughtsss]

this is so true, I stopped doing mediation for some weeks and I noticed how distracted I was, how my thoughts became superior against my own will and even scaring me to something isn't even real or happening.

[@vannd6117]

My random thoughts often appear randomly and makes me believe to smth I’m not. Thankyou for writing this

[@jorgeromera3861]

Not only an eye-opening speech, but also wonderfully well conveyed. I've just started meditation two weeks ago but the spark of something new is igniting inside of me. I hope that as many people as possible watch this excellent Talk. Thank you very much.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you so much for your kind words Jorge. Take good care /A

[@henrytheastronaut]

Would you say your life 360d from when you posted this? Can you tell me your new outlook on life and how it’s different from before this comment was posted

[@jorgeromera3861]

@@henrytheastronaut My mother is a lovely old lady who has Alzheimer's. I live with her. No nursing home. No care facilities. Last night she take her diaper off, it was pee full. She doesn't know how to put on a fresh one, so she went to bed again without. This morning her bed was full of stool. Before 7 a.m. I was washing her and changing bed clothes. Meditation can help to overcome some automatic reactions and thoughts. Not always, truth be told.

[@andysammy6129]

He deserved a huge stage and audience for this talk. Regardless, thank you and awesome work!

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you so much for your kind words Andy! Have an amazing day /A

[@Addicti0nz1]

I agree!!

[@cadmanarthur]

Pls any direction on how to meditate

[@googaaklo153]

Master your brain or your brain will master you, as simple as that.

[@detikupdate5149]

Mind is a loyal servant, but very dangerous master

[@elnova3854]

How sir ? Howw !!

[@samantharaymond573]

"Thoughts become perception, perception becomes reality. Alter your thoughts, alter your reality". Nicely put!

[@rileygraham8952]

i’m 18 w adhd and i’m constantly either smoking, drinking, gaming, or on my phone, and i’m barely getting thru my daily functions. something has to change.

[@diorana7883]

good luck!!!! u can do this

[@danielmoore4024]

Riley Graham, I'm Autistic so I have some overlaps with your ADHD. I always were having obsessive thoughts and was torturing me. Not long ago I began Tai Chi and meditation. I imagine sitting still is a difficulty you may have, sit in a dark room, put some peaceful music on, close your eyes and try to remain on your present thoughts and question your thoughts looking for patterns. If you can develop presentness and accept everything is connected you'll be more resistant to addictive activities. Restrain yourself as much as you can from one activity at a time and replace it with something better, anything we do with repetition we end up doing without even thinking, people get out and in bed repetitively, do you need to think of how to get out and in bed or do you do it without thinking? Reducing the repetition is the way to stopping, when we stop practicing something we begin to forget or lose interest, go step by step, don't take leaps and be patient with your progress.

[@biancaercole6090]

The first step is realizing that there is something that needs to change, I'm in the same chapter so congratulations, u got this!

[@mayzohair8398]

im so proud of u!!

[@mayzohair8398]

@@danielmoore4024 THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@berkoski315]

Social Media almost ruined my life at one point. The single best thing i have ever done was to remove all types of media and I am all the better because of it.

[@quickgirl80]

Wow this talk made me realize that growing up as an only child to a single mother that worked 40-50 hrs/wk was in fact beneficial to my mental development. I spent a lot of time alone with only myself for company. Most of what this guy said was just a given for me yet I don’t understand why most of my peers just don’t get it. It’s like they’re stuck in the matrix.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you for sharing! That sounds reasonable, understimulation is so often a great thing. Not in the moment, but in the long run. Take care /A

[@melissarenee1143]

I'm stuck... help

[@khangmaitrong2625]

I found that every presenter who does meditation gives a gentle aura when talking. Like the surface of the sea

[@IvanOnTech]

Very important and quality talk, well done!

[@alberthobohm1642]

Much appreciated and right back at you Ivan on Tech! /A

[@Povii]

Gonna get up 15 minutes earlier for some meditation before good morning crypto? ;D I expect a better version of Ivan on Tuesday 8am!

[@IvanOnTech]

Per Lindgren hehe exactly

[@sonyjoseph5426]

Cool to see your comment here Ivan 😉

[@reemalik]

Albert Hobohm was the

[@doordiecalmmindwins7911]

Damn, his oratory skill is splendid!!!

[@heavymeddle28]

I've never stayed in a temple but I left Sweden 6 yr ago and moved to koh lanta, Thailand and live with my house literary in the jungle and that made my brain relax much much more. Cold showers with buckets and rice, veg and chicken... Lost 33 kg on top of that without even trying to...

[@alberthobohm1642]

heavy meddle Thanks for sharing your story! You have a great meditation retreat at Koh Samui, called Dipabhavan. Check it out :) /A

[@heavymeddle28]

@@alberthobohm1642 aaah... I've never been to Samui. I will make sure to come and visit when the high season starts here😊

[@maximillianrodriguez5631]

That's good man but how do u manage to have cold baths with chicken and vegetables ?

[@heavymeddle28]

@@maximillianrodriguez5631 that is a very good question😂 I sometimes go pick morning glory and nick a couple of chickens and then we take a loooong cold bath together... Wouldn't that be something for the psychiatrists to watch😂😂😂

[@maximillianrodriguez5631]

@@heavymeddle28 haha, yeah man I can imagine that be fun.

[@lauracarey-stafki5857]

I’ve really had some difficult times controlling my mind. It is out of control leading me to thought patterns I don’t want and keep producing the gravitation of things I don’t want to manifest. I want to evolve and get away from destructive habits. I erased my KZbin channels and I’m trying to take a break right now because at this present moment it’s the only thing I can do to keep my thoughts from hurting others. I’m out of balance and addicted to mental patterns. This is gonna be a process to detach and change habits. I also feel a lot of pain that I keep trying to let go but I keep doing things like ruminating and rehashing. It’s not okay with me to do. This law of attraction seems like light years away at this time until I can break cycles and patterns I do with my life, self talk, and everything.

[@francismausley7239]

A reflection - we know that “All humanity is disturbed and suffering and confused; we cannot expect to not be disturbed and not suffer - but we don’t have to be confused.” "...human happiness is founded upon spiritual behaviour." ~ Baha'i Faith

[@geoffoakland]

this is just what I needed to hear. In the course of one year, I lost my father, a sister, developed stage 2 melanoma and my wife left me. More than a year later still trying io get back to normal. His talk has given me inspiration.

[@davidpetzer5725]

Stay the course please and be the person that you want to b

[@truths1256]

God bless you brother. It will get better and I don’t say it nonchalantly the things that have happened to you are tremendously difficult. But I speak from experience if you stay the course and keep fighting day by day things will get better brother.

[@geoffoakland]

@@truths1256 thank you very much! Things are getting better,; this year gives me much optimism. I appreciate very much your comment. May this year be blessed for you.

[@truths1256]

@@geoffoakland That’s the right mindset to have brother. I respect you for being able to do as real strength is looking in the face of hardship and remaining positive as you are doing. What ever you may believe God the universe the laws of nature you will be reward for your strength brother keep on the path. You will be in my prayers

[@MrGerrardo681]

That's a lot of stress. Hope things are better for you now 👍

[@shaken-knot-stirred]

I have begun to consciously reduce my use of social media and also to be more selective about the type of movies I watch, the types of new media I read and where I place my attention.

[@scottdaris]

A smooth, engaging and magnetic presenter.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thanks for watching Scott! /A

[@terryhoole6727]

I am not the brightest star in the Galaxy but I understood every word this man said thank you for this very simple explanation on how the mind works

[@smartalec2645]

You are your own star. Shine as bright as you like

[@blackbirdbeing]

I have never reviewed a video before, but this is absolutely one of the best TED talks I've ever watched about the power of mind. I find it truly incredible how Albert Hobohm describes this mechanism so accurate and understandable for anyone who's new to this idea of living. I really hope this kind of information reaches more audience, because I deeply believe it can change lifes (in just 15 minutes). To give someone the ability to become more self aware en therefore learn to understand their inner voice, is SUCH a beautiful gift. Definitely sharing this with my loved ones!

[@ravisinghal4765]

Each and every word that this man has said is 1000% correct. I myself have experienced all this and my life has totally changed. Each and every word is GOLD.

[@thomasenigmatic4210]

Subconscious mind, So mysterious yet understandable!

[@RyRobio]

Yes indeed especially when you understand it on a deeper lvl

[@TracyLanebike]

The Police said "Too much information running through my brain, too much information driving me insane", and that was only the 80s! The massive amount of information moving at speeds above beyond our comprehension is overwhelming. You can only seek to minimize the damage, or pursue the life of a Buddhist Monk. Of course, the first order of the morning is this post on KZbin....

[@MayurHill]

i suffered a lot mentally it was always conflicts of emotions, over thinking and guiltless. I maybe lose many things even i excluded some people from my life. But, Now, i wanted to Live more intense aware life and involve in my existence. Peace to all!

[@arsalandaryaei1102]

What a fantastic and productive speech, I truly needed this. Let's start to take control over our minds, thoughts and eventually lives.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you so much Arsalan, and for sharing! I hope things unfold nicely for you in life /A

[@gene978]

Arsalan Daryaei As a Man in his 50’s who lived for learning the PC and Software in 1995 just to end up Spending 10’s of Thousdands of dollars on Anything with a screen over the past 24 years. Upgrading, Newest and faster, and better, everything with a screen. To now finding myself with many Spare Tablets and a PC with a expensive monitor and expensive speakers and 2 Note Series Phones that were Brand New when I obtained them. Now realizing how much time a day I spend looking at a screen each day. I stopped Living in the year 2007 with the IPHONE invention and can’t believe what I have become. I no longer Listen to Music, nor do I even go to movies, or watch TV, or go for drives, I stopped eating out years ago. My weight YO YOing and every now and then I dry and excersice but never shut my brain down for more then 20 minutes while I cook dinner. FaceBook has all but ruined my DINER that I have had for 34 years with a Awesome reputation. Along come Social media and a few Discruntled Employees posting with their friends and any other millennial that would join in and think I am the BIG BAD BOSS who is everything under the sun and because it is on FB it must be TRUE. In a CITY FORUM that has almost half the City subscribed. I try to defend myself and get beat up after the first post. Amazing how 33 years of having a great reputation can be gone in 48 hours on FB. I go out and public and the places I shop look at me different and even though I tell them the truth you can see the doubt in their eyes. Social Media and YELP, FB let people lie and get away with it. No evidence and still it’s unreal that the public gets brain washed when reading anyhting on the web no matter if the person has a back ground in prison they must be telling the truth. Thank You Social Media. Thanks for not being behind the business’s

[@silviasantiago3727]

Albert Hobohm Hi I loved your talk - it was so well explained - it was no news for me but I find that it’s most import to seek to be reminded of good practices and evaluate what can be improved. After all we all are developing for the next stage. I suggest you look for same information on the Bahá’í Faith you’ll probably identify which it Congratulations 💖 Sílvia

[@alessandromoroni3885]

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[@arsalandaryaei1102]

One year has just passed from watching this speech! After lots of suffering and trying hard, I couldn't help myself! I finally started taking medications for overthinking! Let's see what happens with that!

[@nombulelomqoteni3980]

I am so glad that I came across this video today. I needed to hear this, all of it. Thank you, Albert.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you for your words Nombulelo! Take good care /A

[@ramapradhan6672]

I will keep reminding myself about this talk everytime i come across my wayward thought.

[@kyannos]

Talked slowly, well thought out, emphasized his speech, I usually don't absorb everything right away on these talks, but on this I definitely did !! Thanks TEDx and youtube for this free service cause in the near future this guy could name his price !

[@EC1wJC]

His mother would be proud! THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@mikell.6064]

7:48 guy there taking a picture of a one word PowerPoint.. can't miss the details 😂

[@alberthobohm1642]

Haha, it was an important word ;-) Thanks for watching Mike /A

[@catv8068]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lolomgroflhahaha]

i took a screenshot of every screen. im in bad shape lol

[@amitdiwan5107]

Hahahaha

[@redlight232]

lolsss

[@budte]

I am under the impression that the purpose of Buddhist meditation is not to change or choose different thoughts, but to realise that thoughts are not 'me' and that the spaces inbetween thoughts are what is of interest and where something enlightening might be observed. Not the thoughts themselves. While it seems true that modern people are unhealthily distracted by ipads, social media etc, there is much more to Buddhist philosophy than is reflected here which has taken one aspect and distorted it out of context.

[@beauk3556]

budte yep, I actually believe the opposite to this. Thoughts are not something that need to be controlled, just understood and seen as what they actually are.... pictures and words that are not to be feared, trusted or taken seriously. This guy believes the opposite to me.

[@erikgustavsson8622]

15 minutes well spent. Awesome talk my friend!

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you old friend, may the force be with you always!

[@torinom5161]

Why I never had social media, and stopped watching TV all together. Thank you Albert Hobohm!

[@nathananderson8720]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 7 months ago about self development. Now I have 746 subs and > 200 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[@patrickturgeon9177]

Good talk. I'd like to see early education reform itself to teach kids how to navigate information and stimuli.

[@alberthobohm1642]

That's an intriguing idea Patrick! Hopefully, the current monolithic school system will be forced to adapt in such a manner. A big task, but what could be more important?

[@9000ck]

yes you are free to choose your own thought. be careful of those who would tell you how and what to think.

[@landrino5598]

2020 and still sounds like a sec ago! Kudos

[@kaslena3956]

Thankyou Albert for sharing your inspirational stories. I am a Psychotherapist in Sheffield, England and Practically beg all my clients to start meditation, guided breathing and mindfulness 😁 I believe this should be taught in schools from the earliest age possible! Also imagine the difference if schools swapped detention for meditation?!?! 💚

[@matteglow6072]

That would be horrible if schools seaped detention for meditation. Free play is soooo crucial for childtens healthy mental development! But deffinitely they should cut time of classes in favour of meditation or incorporaye it to PE.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you so much for your words! Meditation has actually been implemented in parts of California now, but has been a regular activity at Nepalese schools for many years. Best wishes /A

[@ths.6935]

Albert Hobohm I wish and thought about that for all kids around the world .

[@MercuryGunZ]

@@alberthobohm1642 That is so true sir, I'm from Nepal, I can confirm that. I'm glad that you found Buddhism!

[@uRealReels]

is it always hard to focus?

[@r.m.n5436]

thank you for this inspiring talk needed it , lately my mood has been low due to consumption of alot of social media and constantly stumbling across people who are more succesfull than i am ...which has led to anxiety and overthinking now on i want to limit my social media consumption... i hope it works(I am 19 and wanna able to control my thoughts)

[@GOD999MODE]

It's like we all know what we _need_ to do, but we aren't convinced how to go about doing it, so we sit quietly, waiting for someone to show us.

[@ronnynaidoo6074]

Everything he says is on point! The delivery was impeccable! Thanks man!

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you so, so much Ronny. Take good care /A

[@roscoejohnson2924]

Bravo! What a blessing it is to hear other people's stories in this information age. Now it is time to take responsibility for my thoughts.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thanks for your kind words Roscoe! Have an awesome day /A

[@RafaelSantos-xl1ut]

9:30 on. Nice analogy: we are what we eat in the sense that what we eat have an impact in our bodies, but we also are the information we consume in the sense that the information we have access to has an impact in how we think. We can have a healthy body depending on what we eat just like we can have a healthy "mind" depending on how we feed our thoughts with. It's important to restrain mental and physical input. It makes me think of the overflowing amount of data/information that's available through social media and the internet in general. Our mental health needs us to be able to filter things better.

[@Ecaba3]

Very good presentation. I have a 10 yr old son and I’ve been contemplating compiling quotes and data such as this to open his eyes to reality and show him what kind of world humanity has created and how with that knowledge we can help change it. One of the important things to keep in mind is that pretty much all of this info presented is no accident, but by design.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you! Much appreciated. I agree we live in a critical time that requires critical actions. Sounds like a great idea to inform your son. Best of luck /A

[@REmcoo36]

But don't 'overdo' it, as the speaker warns us for!

[@BlondeQtie]

quotes do nothing, they are abstract. First hand experience is the best teacher. At least he should be able to relate to the context, e.g. it happens to a friend or his favorite youtuber admits it in a story time. Or a documentary with context and emotions like „The Tinder Swindler“.

[@tracyleke9090]

I will take my meditation time seriously. This is the beginning of greatness. Thank you for sharing this rich knowledge.

[@nataliekeller]

Thank you for commenting on what you were addicted to - lots of people dismiss the idea that you can be addicted to something that isn't drugs or alcohol...

[@pooiertje]

I have watched 40/50 ted talks but this one is really getting my attention

[@nelioabreu6405]

It is a rare to make a comment about a YT speech. But this one had bring tears to my eyes. Thank You. Wonderfull.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Nelio Abreu Thank you so much for your kind words. Take good care, enjoy the day! /A

[@jackiejoestar4353]

As a few events have happened, I've been down these days. I had to face my weaknesses. My reaction to them was really bad, I'd never felt so hopeless and shocked before. But I did see the results, I have matured a lot. When I try to open up, people make it sound like my problems and pain are nothing, like it doesn't matter how I feel. This video helped me a lot, I can relate to a few points. Tysm...

[@sakandchoudhary2941]

That calmness in his voice though.

[@grundid44]

He's accurate, the medium is the message. I like his language. Good message overall.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you for those words grundid, sharp analysis. Take good care /A

[@mevebelanger]

Wow, that’s an amazing speech. He didn’t speak much about his own truth but I somehow recognize myself into what he says..

[@christopherkorff4403]

This guy is 24? He has the wisdom and insight of a 90 year old. Simply brilliant.

[@user-dh9hz5sv6k]

The more you use social media the more you isolated. Take to control social media, otherwise social media will control you.. ✔️Good one.

[@STAMPER-DESIGN]

Quick and to the point, thank you for this valuable insight.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Much appreciated feedback, thanks for watching! /A

[@nutritionalbee]

Thank you so much. Sharing your story has enlightened me. On the things that I already know but have chosen to ignore but can no longer. Wishing you a happy journey

[@lydiaridgeway7349]

I am taking this new year to quit drowning in self pity. I want to be happy, so i am taking responsibility, taking control, and by the end of 2021 i hope to be thriving off every kind of happy that exists.

[@katiemarte5354]

Thank god for people like him. And thank god I'm not addicted to social media. Those self absorbed people who like to promote themselves in Instagram is enough to put me off.

[@eaumartineau7890]

Selective input. Excellent. This also applies to dysfunctional families with so-called narcissistic mothers and cruel rejecting families and siblings. This applies to all toxic from everywhere in our lives. This is an excellent presentation with very important information concise and to the point. Thank you.

[@tom8008135]

The carefully chosen words at the end there were so beautiful. And such a humble and genuine guy. This really is a great TED talk with great clarity and relevance for all people.

[@mikehughes1286]

My mind is completely over stimulated. I need to slow down I thinking slow down a living an increase what is constructive and positive for my life. I enjoyed just talk.

[@firas5844]

I have seen talks and read articles about this subject but really thank you Albert for your charisma. You certainly got to me and I am sure many others

[@liuxuyang5224]

I can sense the quietness flow from his mind.

[@WhyAreYouGhe]

You can tell the speech comes from a place of passion and love, such superb way of making these important points, well done.

[@thalescamargo1044]

Thank you so much for an excellent and powerful message!!!👍👍👍❤️

[@Balakrishnan1991]

My Take Away: Constantly directing and maintaining attention on an unstimulating things such as breathing helps to gain more space in mind. Mindfulness helps to predict which of our thought leads to positive or negative impact. Simply saying "Everyone needs break in there life for a better future"

[@johnjuliantolomi2079]

I can stay all day long just to hear his speech. Thank you for sharing. I’ve experienced quitting my social media account. It started on 2018 when I deleted my Instagram account, followed by permanently delete my Facebook account roughly March 2020. Am free from junks newsfeed now. Am totally free from my self ego of showing off on social media. The most importantly, I have a plethora of time to enhance my English skills. Thank you again for this video. Heart from Indonesia...

[@jnewman1718]

One of the best TEDx talks I've seen. Well thought-out, prepared, choreographed and delivered. Well done! I'll watch it again.

[@alkasoli4002]

MAKING THOUGHTS QUALITATIVE IS AN INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY

[@jeffreylouism]

Couldn't agree more. I need to practice more meditation myself. Very excited to try. Smart phones are making majority of people less intelligent and most content on social media, news, advertisements are just distractions. People are addicted to distractions. Our thoughts are the only social media, news channel and advertisements we need to watch.

[@LittleMonsterMan93]

The thing is, we need people to focus on headlines and to feel some form of anxiety or another, because it’s discomfort that pushes people to fight to protect the disenfranchised, and to fight back against those who would do harm to others in order to gain or maintain power. There are real people in the world advocating and fighting against oppression, and its these people who make it so someone can meditate for 10 hours a day. Sometimes, in the pursuit of freeing ourselves from stimulation or discomfort we can actually self-lobotomize, and numb ourselves to what’s really going on in the world. Like everything it’s a balance.

[@immediateegret2120]

What you describe has always been the case, and it's truer now than ever. I think his advice to carefully curate input is very valuable though; as you say, there are people actively fighting oppression, and in most cases those oppressors have a stranglehold on the flow of information. We are inundated with myriad forms of propaganda daily, and learning to distinguish it from reliable information and block it out is essential. The technology that allows us to communicate with each other directly is a double edged sword, but as long as it lets us shed light on injustices that would otherwise go unseen I think it does more good than harm.

[@rachaellouise2666]

I love how he says Boodist monk. Great talk.

[@ths.6935]

Rachael Louise Buddist monk

[@catherinegunn4941]

Such an eye opening speech. I have gave up all social media all news outlets It was serving me no use and causing me stress. Now I only have you tube I read ,study and grow my own food and found that although my mental health is not at it's best I am beginning to feel a little bit better each day.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you for your kind words Catherine, your steps are admirable. Take good care /A

[@Nicoley88]

Wow you touched on so many things that needed to be said. Thank you for sharing this crucial and beneficial information. 🙏🏽❤️

[@MrHlcg1962]

Beautiful. I have made it a practice to not listen to any radio or news in the morning. If at all. These were wonderful points made. My condolences on the death of your mother. My world changed too when I lost mine. Suddenly nothing mattered quite the same anymore.

[@alberthobohm1642]

Thank you for your beautiful words.

[@bjewel3751]

It’s amazing how he can command audience and attention, even on KZbin, by his presentation style and tone!

[@okcyurwin]

Thank you. You verbalize my deep thoughts and beliefs that have me battling the consumer life that I find myself in. Your talk has helped me to separate the thoughts I want and the thoughts I don't. This will help me construct the life I deserve. Thank you 👍🏼

[@BaileyIng]

His voice is hypnotising like those audios you get