Don’t Believe Everything You Think | Lisa Penney | TEDxUSFSM

Following years of her own research in how our brains perceive and operate under stress, Dr. Lisa Penney unveils several puzzling questions which push viewers to challenge their own thoughts. Thinking critically upon how our own perceptions of the outside world play into the concept of quick reactions and critical thought, she encourages a critical mentality of ourselves. It is only then that viewers begin to understand why we can’t even trust ourselves, as our minds are made to survive and not to thrive. Currently a Professor of Management in the College of Business at the University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee, Dr. Penney has pushed her undergraduate students to better understand what makes up the stress of their daily lives both personally and professionally. With nearly 20 years of researching what is behind the causes and consequences of stress in our lives, she has been published in top academic journals, presented at scholarly conferences, and featured by news outlets like Forbes, Newsweek, and Fox News. 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

[@jrgenholteng1529]

The root cause of our suffering is our own thinking! The moment we stop thinking is when our happiness begins! We may think that thinking is helping us, but all it´s really doing is causing us to feel bad, sad etc

[@sunset33533]

We often suffer in life because we believe our thoughts are "true." The brain is a powerful organ, too powerful for its own good oftentimes. It overthinks imaginary problems and threats. The mindfulness workbook called 30 Days to Reduce Anxiety by Harper Daniels is pretty cool, as is the Tao Te Ching, for slowing down and observing thoughts.

[@Darthsikk]

Dr. Penny is such an amazing teacher. I took her for psych during undergrad and she was quite the force. I've seen this ted talk several times and it always reminds of just how much raw power she has a human being. Phenomenal.

[@christinawilliams6184]

This is something that applies to EVERYONE. Best Ted Talk EVER!

[@101hamilton]

This is one of the best KZbin videos and Ted Talks I have ever seen. Thank you for posting!

[@andort5943]

this is one of the most useful ted talks I've heard so far

[@dikshantkafle2095]

you should read Thinkink fast n slow bu Daniel kanehman or something

[@ourworldfinallyelaine]

Love your talk! It is very engaging and informative. Great job!

[@mariarincon6978]

Thank you for this !!!!!!!!!

[@D51000]

Awesome talk 👊

[@priyadarshiniagarwala2450]

Great one! Thank you

[@caioneris9729]

Awesome! Really helpful

[@redfirebonus9408]

So we know this now, we know the brain misinterprets a lot of information and circumstances, is basically catching yourself when your brain makes inaccurate assumptions or interpretations the way to counter this from happening? And once you do that you’ll just snap back into reality? Don’t see why this wouldn’t work let me know what you think people.

[@vaibhavjoshi6319]

6:00

[@shekharchowdhary]

💙

[@sabah4123]

Jesus said "as one thinks so is he/she". 🤷‍♀️🇦🇺

[@zyxibule]

It wasn’t Jesus but it’s in Proverbs

[@redfirebonus9408]

Very true statement

[@hsukush946]

This woman gives me anxiety

[@christy9766]

Lol

[@Darthsikk]

It's because she's beautiful and brilliant, isn't it?

[@santosgarcia4340]

This woman makes me extremely excited.