The Power of Positive Thinking | Helen Peterson | TEDxDhahranHighSchool
Sometimes life can throw us curve balls, sometimes a day can take a turn that was impossible to see coming. This is life. This talk looks at how we can meet these hurdles head on and come out stronger than ever
Helen Peterson is a professor of interior design at Prince Mohammed University. Her experiences both in and out of Saudi have given her a unique perspective on life and what it has to offer.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
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Omg so beautiful. I cried at the end. Recap for you: 1. Be grateful. 2. Use humour/humor. 3. Wake up with a smile. 4. Embracing and respecting diversity.
Yep...life is hard...her suggestions are spot on.. Amazing people in our lives are truly a blessing....worry less....enjoy life more. God bless❤
Helen 's vulnerability is so raw and touching. it feels like giving this talk really cost her. and that makes it all the more meaningful. thank you.
@leandrogandara5911
Жыл бұрын
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the power of positive thinking will helps you reduce stress and will improve your health.
@irshadismail9616
5 жыл бұрын
I'm experiencing it.
@alessandroghilari673
3 жыл бұрын
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"Get up smiling 🙂 Smile for just the pure power that smile cares ❤ " Thanks for this sincere speech and for positive vibes. Thanks a bunch ⚘
I can relate to what she said about water in Africa. Spent a few weeks in Rwanda and we did so much with so little compared to here in the U.S. Bathed, washed dishes, washed clothes, cooked. When you have to carry your water you will use it frugally.
Dr Helen is a very inspiration individual ! I love her energy and happy that I have met her.
@ 17:50 thank you Helen
Amazing ...the day we learn to really appreciate and be thankful for what we have instead of looking for the negative; this world would be so different..we need more people like this lady.
So much humanity and sincerity in you. You have made a difference in the world you live in.
I don’t know this woman but I love her!
Your so humble and im shock of how your speech is simple and meaningful ❤️
smiling and finding the humor are part of being positive.... One lady came up to me at a resturaunt and said she really enjoyed my laughter...it really made her feel good, she said seeing and hearing it is rare. I didn't realize I was exuding happiness, I actually felt really discouraged
I am having food....l m having water...l am having parents...l am having bed and home to sleep...Now....I am happy...and l am meant to live an amazing life...that no one else is gonna see......
Being miserable is okay. We're humans, we're not perfect. But, live is too beautiful for just being unhappy. Stay positive and face every thing positively
Good message. She was so nervous... reminded me a lot of my first time speaking in public.
Such a humble and genuine person.
Breathe, it's ok. Your message is strong and many need your outlook. I needed it. Thank you for sharing
This is by far the most amazing speech I've ever heard. It is so inspiring, it helps me to realize in the actual beautiful world I live in and so much more. Thank you so much 😍
@bipinbhaipate5009
6 жыл бұрын
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@samirdeforce
6 жыл бұрын
Roxanne Caitlin you are beautiful just like a beautiful mind
❤💚 Helen you touched my heart. You are so real and genuine. You talk about positivity yet you are so real and honest about it. And when you teared up when you mentioned being so far away from your family. And how much you miss them. I also dropped a few tears. I miss my children, its been almost 6 years since I saw them last. You said nonetheless.....move back to the good in the process, and that's exactly what I did. I reminisced standing in my friends house almost 20 years earlier; saying to him: "I will probably never have children my condition makes it impossible" How lucky I am for having children and being able to be with them for the years I was with them. 💚❤
@morrisdante2194
Жыл бұрын
Hello
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the love, I hope it continues to surround us, connect and consume our every thought and deed. Need, I say more... Great Message.
U friend is right , I am glad u did this talk, it really helps , thank u
I don’t know if you ever read these Helen but this talk helped me a lot. Thank you.
Simple yet true. Love her speech.
@morrisdante2194
Жыл бұрын
Hello
What a wonderful genuine human being, thank you for your message and for your sincerity and vulnerability. God Bless You
Dr Helen is an amazing person not just only my instructor she is more my friend she give love and happiness to my life I love you so much and I'm glade you been part of my story life I love so much we will be next to and your family and everything I love you so much and allways smile and let the people look at you happiness Saudi love it's your home too even if someone not know you they will love you from the first meet spreading positivity and happiness around the world ❤️❤️
love the message, ,
I felt her sincerity in this speech. Glad I watched this video. God bless you! :)
@nelsonorji9414
3 жыл бұрын
Investing in these economic crisis will be one of the best thing to do.
@morrisdante2194
Жыл бұрын
Hello Jillian
So honest and vulnerable. A real and simple person with real and simple messages. Loved it :)
@morrisdante2194
Жыл бұрын
Hello pooja
Simple but profound. Thank you.
I had tears in my eyes for most of this. Thank you for sharing. So brave. I am so touched. sniffle
@nelsonorji9414
3 жыл бұрын
Investing in these economic crisis will be one of the best thing to do
Amazing speech. Thank you!
@ 11:09 this part is so sweet
I would like to thank this lady deep from the bottom of my heart.. Amazing speech !!!
Bravo! Muchas gracias!
Thank you! Much love good speaking
A sweet timid soul - that makes you remarkable.
Thank you Dr Peterson, you've helped me immensely. Your talk was great and i thought you were very much qualified to do a TedTalk and I'm proud of you. I hope you may see your family soon. Thank you again!!! Miss Tbubbles
@lisagee3318
4 жыл бұрын
That is so wonderful you
@morrisdante2194
Жыл бұрын
Hello BMindful
May God bless you
❤💚 Thank you for this gift - this talk is a treasure 💚❤
I have a presentation on positive thinking and this has helped me so much! Thank you Helen, you are a true gem!
Thank you for the speech. You're one of the amazing people in the world. :)/
It's easy to be positive when you're born into and always happen to manifest favourable circumstances. Spare a thought for victims of abuse, racism, bullying, discrimination and many other afflictions. There are some of us who are constantly stifles, belittled, insulted, attacked, hated so much that simpy getting up & moving is a struggle never mind anything else.
@Lene1973a
4 жыл бұрын
Most people go through really severe things in life. Even than it is better and possible to create a positive mindset.
@Lene1973a
4 жыл бұрын
Most people experience really severe problems in their life at some point. Really. Even than its better and possible to create a positive mindset. There are even people in Auschwitz that created this mindset.
@diantae7895
4 жыл бұрын
Marleen V Yeah, but it’s hard to put a positive outlook on life when you’re constantly put down from things that just don’t stop.
@Alexis_005
3 жыл бұрын
Victim mentality doesn’t help either
You are such an inspirational person and I loved your talk! Continue to shine your light on the world :)
Absolutly Winsome speech 👍!
Great talk .....tough crowd
Amazing speech ! so inspiring
@samirdeforce
6 жыл бұрын
Ofcourse, we are all part of atoms and atoms can be attracted by a simple gravitational law so does our mind.
Wow this lady is brave and inspiring
@abdallahabunamous3537
4 жыл бұрын
I agree
Bravo! Amazing ted talk
Just love this! So beautifully shared.
@nelsonorji9414
3 жыл бұрын
Investing in these economic crisis will be one of the best thing to do
great speech, thanks
Many thanks, It is nice to see how positiveness helps us and the world. Smiles and Positive thoughts to all of you
@nelsonorji9414
3 жыл бұрын
Investing in these economic crisis will be one of the best thing to do
I really like your speech so much -love from saudi arabia
Inspiring!
Thank you, I really enjoyed your talk x
Thank you you are amazing
Nice presentation. Many gems in here. Thank you.
it was awesome. thank you so much!
@satriopurnomo3844
7 жыл бұрын
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Thank you.
@39bobi
7 жыл бұрын
Numbеr 1 sесrеt tо mаnifest уyуоur drеam lifе => twitter.com/d8e9b320865db6f5c/status/804630629388152832 Thеееe Роwеr оf Роsitivе Тhinking Hеlееееn Рetееersоn ТЕDхDhаhrаnHighSссhооl
Power of positivity
What a simple powerful message 👏🏼Thanks!!
@abdallahabunamous3537
4 жыл бұрын
Old people had different perspective view to the world ...
@morrisdante2194
Жыл бұрын
Hello
Amazing lady
Superb.
So great video
God bless you
what a beautiful person
@lydabonds9760
4 жыл бұрын
What would make you feel poweful
I will also add that the power of negativity is also important
Ignore this comment as this is a personal msg For michael, Of course im just here for you. If that time comes when we become together, you can gradually adapt a new way of dealing with life. I believe that life has many complexities that must be considered. You probably just overthink because you're empty or bored there. Although words can help you find your own healthy and fixed identity, sometimes, it can also be achieved gradually...maybe by loving or being more in touch with reality/being more grounded while you're with me. I just want you to feel somewhat relaxed because idk what you're doing or undergoing everyday.
How can anyone downvote this??
12:30
It was good
AAA you I am not a poet I also had a philosophy I had a male child that I used to tell him I don't lay down with you I don't get up with you I am the assistant to assist you that you may be able to assist yourself you have your own we are not joined now that he's older he tells me thank you I am not read thank you now I have no need of building a school to understand these humble things nobody never put the Eyes on love I so appreciate you as humble as you are thank you cuz somebody better know something about something that no one tell no one that they know nothing about nothing I would not want anybody to be lost neither neither confused especially regarding your shower attitude regarding the situation changing the disposition of the attitude that wasn't a change it was very regular it wasn't water flown don't let love start love knows not the word so others never get lost with they forgot did I say thank you
Guys now in Saudi Arabia women’s can drive!
Wow what a wonderful women
more power to you for having the courage to go on a stage in saudi arabia without a curtain over your face
This lady is doing a ted talk in a country like saudi arabia wearing a skirt!! Incredible!!!
@sanazs6285
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe that's why she was deported
just to correct her on the water issue, while it is true that Africans get a long with less water than most other countries. The error is that 3l of water per day is the water supplied divided by the number of people. but many people stay along rivers and other water sources and have no formal infrastructure. In my experience it closer to 20 liters a day, still little but not 3. that would mean they never flush a toilet. well many dont have toilets so its a bit different than what you compare it to in first world countries. A great deal of Africans do not get their water through water supply infrastructure but either from communal taps or rivers
@marthamathenge9124
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing talk
If I were a wealthy man, Such things I'd give to thee: All gauges and guises Of umpteen surprises, And wealthy I'll someday be. If I were a clever man, Such things I'd build for thee: All manner of modes Of humble abodes, And clever I'll someday be. If I were a travelling man, Such things I'd bring to thee: All features and faces Of faraway places, And travelled I'll someday be. If I were a braver man, Such things I'd promise thee: All valour in verses Of tethering curses Will someday be set free.
Nice talk, yes true! When u change the way u look at things, the things u look change.
Time never gets lost with range Rings never gets lost with time now you said that you were in Saudi Arabia range has never been lost with time that somebody always understands the difference I believe this so is never about location regarding attitude of behavior I like nothing about reminding behaviors it was never a change in patterns that was not a rug especially when I did not rise with the Sun love knows not the word did I tell you thank you how many people have you assisted oh wonderful you that anybody anywhere will be to forget not to get caught up in rewinding rewinding behaviors so it was never about anything that anybody ever built that was going to stop the truth I believe it's my happiness of not having a crown I don't have a drum in the Congo love never changes is it the year 0000 love knows not the word play the year 2019
All KZread trolls listen up The world is not all negative
Hey how you I am not read thank you
How mych do you make in Saudi Arabia as an expat ? 15000 usd ? It must help being positive.
Всё дело в ПАЛКЕ, так проще...
@samirdeforce
6 жыл бұрын
Марфа Задонская love you
She lost me when she said there is no water in Africa. There are places in U.s where there is no water
@diantae7895
4 жыл бұрын
Amaka Imebuogu Yeah but as Africa experiences drought more because it is basically on the equator, it’s way way worse there.
@Alexis_005
3 жыл бұрын
She’s from Europe how is she supposed to know that? The US is not the center of the world
@texannadeb5005
2 жыл бұрын
Sad that you would dismiss the real message contained in her talk over that. Sounds like you could benefit from learning some positivity.
Yeah I’m afraid it’s not possible for me jokes on the world I am okay * narrator* ; she was not okay
Little girl Mother Teresa I am not I do not rise with the sun my name is Lisa I am the Pope tell no one in Saudi Arabia really good everybody understand everywhere nowhere that is highly respected that is not range love knows not the word play I believe
it was my fault ?
@lydabonds9760
4 жыл бұрын
Admitting and owning your mistakes - Powerful and sets you free of guilt
seems as if she herself needs a lot of help. What is the use of her lection?
@anyahosakue9098
6 жыл бұрын
Alice I would say the important of her lecture is when you feel vulnerable because of negative thoughts and experience change your thoughts to positive. There are millions of people who get stuck in a sea of despair and negative thoughts, some work through it some can't. Remember when she spoke of the water. That in itself was powerful. if you don't believe her try bathing brushing your teeth cooking and drinking with a gallon of water.
She is talking about Saudi Arabia like she is talking about some country in EU. 1st of all, in Saudi Arabia most women cover their faces so no one can see whether they are smiling . 2nd, in countries like Saudi Arabia women smiling especially in public & while waiting for a cab is translated as come & get it. I think Americans & Europeans go on trips like this so that later they can do a Ted Talk or write a book about it & become famous. Also, those Saudi Sheikhs have enough money to hire someone to do any kinda of research they want. They don't need her.
Blah blah get to the point Helen
Her "uhms" annoy me a lot.
I truly hope that whoever is running this TEDx fired the audio guy. I can’t even listen to it because it’s hurting my ears with all of the reverb.
14:30
I truly hope that whoever is running this TEDx fired the audio guy. I can’t even listen to it because it’s hurting my ears with all of the reverb.