Resource Corner

Re-wire your brain!
“Do You Talk to Yourself? Here’s How to Harness Your Inner Voice” by Ethan Kross https://ytscribe.com/v/xb0nLpdWttA?utm_source
Solid scientific grounding + very practical techniques you can apply right away
- Kross calls negative self-talk “chatter” and explains how it can trap us in loops.
- He introduces distanced self-talk (talking to yourself in 3rd or 2nd person) as a powerful way to reduce negativity and improve clarity.
- He also explores how awe, self-talk, and choosing the right “chatter advisors” (people you talk to) can help you break negative cycles.
“Getting Stuck in the Negatives (and How to Get Unstuck)” by Alison Ledgerwood (TEDx) Rainwaves
Short, sharp, research-based talking points that help you understand why negative thoughts linger, and how to fight them.
- Ledgerwood explains how the human brain has a bias toward negativity (“loss framing”) – negative events stick longer than positive ones.
- She gives simple strategies for shifting perspective, like gratitude, reframing, and being deliberate about noticing the good around you.
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Start your day with the right frame of mind! Try these inspiring rituals and watch your life change.
SPEAK 5 LINES TO YOURSELF EVERY MORNING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfZBUlgB48k
Priming: the daily habit Tony Robbins uses to boost his brain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faTGTgid8Uc

“It’s not happiness that brings us gratitude. It’s gratitude that brings us happiness.” — Anonymous
Ted Talks that Inspire
Brené Brown “The Power of Vulnerability” (TEDxHouston) https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability
Tony Robbins – “Why We Do What We Do” https://www.ted.com/talks/tony_robbins_why_we_do_what_we_do
Simon Sinek – “How Great Leaders Inspire Action” https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action
Influencers that Inspire
Surround yourself with people who genuinely support your growth and aspirations.
Make it a habit to absorb the insights of successful thinkers every day, because the messages you take in shape your mindset. What you consume either fuels your energy or drains it, choose wisely what you feed your mind.
Fortunately, the internet provides easy access to the wisdom of extraordinary minds. Instead of wasting time doom scrolling, dedicate moments to enriching your thoughts.
Over time, your attitudes, behaviours, values, and even your financial and emotional well-being will reflect those of the influencers you embrace.
Here are a few influencers who have shaped my world viewed, and have inspired positive changes in my life.
Brené Brown — A researcher and storyteller who champions vulnerability, courage, and empathy as the foundation of authentic leadership and connection.
Tony Robbins — A high-energy motivational strategist known for helping people achieve peak performance and lasting personal transformation.
Jordan Peterson — A psychologist and author who explores responsibility, meaning, and order as pathways to personal growth and societal stability.
Jefferson Fisher — A trial lawyer turned communication coach who teaches practical, calm-under-pressure strategies for better conversations and conflict resolution. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eeKboL2Fn4&utm_source
Simon Sinek — A leadership thinker best known for his “Start With Why” philosophy, inspiring people and organizations to act from purpose and vision.
Franklin Covey — A global leadership and productivity organization rooted in Stephen R. Covey’s “7 Habits” framework for effectiveness and principled living.
Jim Rohn — A legendary business philosopher who emphasized self-discipline, personal development, and the power of consistent habits to shape success.
Who is feeding your mind & soul?
