Why We Must Do New Things to Live a Happier Life | Lu Ann Cahn | TEDxWilmingtonWomen

Intrigued by her daughter's suggestion Lu Ann took her up on it: she overcame her midlife routine with a passion to do something new every day. The resulting adventures, stories, and heart-grabbing moments are highlighted in this compelling talk.

Lu Ann Cahn is the author of the inspirational memoir "I Dare Me", an entertaining look back on a year that changed everything for her. The book grew out of a blog which chronicled this veteran journalist, mother and two time cancer survivor’s adventures trying something new every single day to get her life “unstuck". She went on this year long adventure while working her full time “day job” as an 8-time Emmy award-winning journalist with NBC10 News in Philadelphia. In December 2014, Cahn left her 40 year career in broadcast news to dare audiences across the country and students at Temple University as the Director of Career Services for the School of Media and Communication.

[Oldhippiechickadventures]

Oh wow, what an impressive ted talk! ❤my heart is touched so deeoly!! I need to do this, I'm a 62 year old stage 4 cancer survivor artist/ totem pole cactus entrepreneur and been feeling stuck. I am grateful for every breath, and sadly also stuck.
God Bless you and this talk! I'm empowered,
Thank you
✌️ ☮️ peace Jody lee England ❤

[jennnestor]

Lu Ann is my career coach at my college and she is such an inspiring figure for me. Such a humble and lovely person to talk to.

[alexboy]

I recently transferred to another college away from home & have been constantly getting anxious so here I am. Thank you for the message. After constant bailing out on doing new things, I have set this rule for myself.

[PsE]

This one has already changed my perspective of my messy sad, dull living!! I should have watched this wayy tooo before, its never to late to start anything... This message have deep and real meaning to life!!!

[rosesmells]

I think when we're happing and enjoying our time, time passes quickly. Only when we're sad or stuck in a rut time slows down.

[melissajhaynes]

Outstanding message, thank you for sharing your story of courage.

[tristanalberts.dellova]

In these past few days I really feel empty, but having watched this video reminds me that I should start filling it up today.

[keitha.neubert]

A lovely spirit with a lovely message. This presentation got me off the couch (after a recent termination of job, that, on some level, did not feel right). Today, I take another first step. Part of me is scared; another part of me feels liberated.
Purpose, married with its nobility, clarity, and dedication, may not always have a clear path to traverse. It is, however, an unstoppable force.
Thank you, TED Talks and Lu Ann Cahn...for teaching and making aware to us that the most important investigative reporting is the exhibition of one's own unique story.

[Eli_Pinheiro]

her history is so beautiful, i also like to do new things sometimes, I love to learn. now I started my journey with English, this will be my second language. I am from Brazil.

[AD-hssu]

She's so great nd cheerful ..thank uuuu♥️

[AA-ivmx]

One of the most heart warming talks I’ve ever heard bless everyone !

[antoniettepalumbo]

Thank you for sharing your story. It is perfect timing in my life. Yes, we are all connected. ❤️

[flowersmile]

"Do the New"
"As you do the "new" more often and you take more risks big and small you start getting a different perspective of fear".
"We shouldn't cheat ourselves of what life can be- an adventure. We find out who we really are and the possibilities are endless"

[onyoutube]

Absolutely wonderful advice. Everything from the simplest to the most complex, doing something new will take us out of routine, and boredom. Thank you!

[fetinsmiles]

I’m going to start a try something new challenge. Try things I never would have. No sugar for 30 days, sleep in my car overnight, live drawing model, etc

[Sesameoilseeds]

Im going to a new class since i had higher grades than my old classmates and friends and i feel really scared.. Im not used to this and ill be meeting new classmates and teachers im so scared. This helps me :) thank you

[CoeurenIce]

Thank you for this advice i needed it 🤍

[DIAMOND-gjzy]

I'm already stuck between my dreams and my ability to make my dreams as a reality, i live inside trouble life, life without meaningful, nothing can encourage me towards my target

[bharathsf]

Wow!! I would love to have a chat with this wonderful woman !!! <3 I cannot promise I will do the new forever, but I will do it today!! Thank you so much!!!

[LexesOHara]

I absolutely LOVED this talk!! And the story 💘💘