The Power of Truth Telling | Christine Carter | TEDxThacherSchool

Christine Carter studies human happiness — and what holds us back from living our most joyful lives. In a personal, eyebrow-raising talk, she shares the surprising secret to feeling fulfilled. A talk to share with teens and anyone addicted to social media.

A Sociologist and Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, Christine Carter, Ph.D., is the author of The Sweet Spot (2015) and Raising Happiness (2011).

After receiving her B.A. from Dartmouth College, where she was a Senior Fellow, Dr. Carter worked in marketing management and school administration, going on to receive her Ph.D. in sociology from UC Berkeley.

[sonusingh-zrxw]

Truth telling tremendously increases self-esteem.

[kimikosumi]

Just tell the truth! Always try hard to tell the truth! If you don’t know the truth. Just be honest and admit that you don’t know! 💜

[thecowboy]

If you tell the truth, and conduct yourself honorably, even if things don't work out the way you hoped they would, whether it's a relationship, a friendship, a family member, or a job, at least you can walk away with your head held high, knowing you did the best you could, despite your faults.

[jworne]

I always prided myself on being known as a "nice guy". I realize now that it meant sometimes I comprised telling the truth about my feelings in order to stay "nice". It cost my a lot of things including my health and happiness. Now I want to be the best version of myself by telling the truth and known as a "truth teller"

[kimmanning]

"We can only really be happy, truly happy when we live with total integrity with ourselves."

[MrTanmaydeepak]

If you tell the the truth, you don't have to remember anything. - Mark Twain

[pialove]

Those who deal in lies, rarely become much! The truth will set you free...that's alot.

[tshegi_b]

This deserves a million views at least.

[blessedlife]

The power of truth telling! I'm done people pleasing.

[jannamartens]

I did this I completely stopped lying and now it really hurts when people lie to me I find it really insulting.

[vickysforum]

Don't be afraid of speaking the truth. Learn to take a stand and don't waver in standing for what is right. No matter what everyone around you is doing or saying, stand firm on the truth. Do not be swayed by popular opinions; such mean nothing if they go against God's Word.

[duyenhoangphuong]

I started telling the truth by commenting a lot on my idol's page :))) People were shocked by who I was, I mean they did deduce some insance thoughts about me. But gradually by telling my true face, I learn to accept my dark sides, my being vulnerable, then I connect to the right people who love me just the way I am. Then i become benevolent for my scars and also see how hurt people are so that they do not dare to tell the truth. I grow selflove and also love for the imperfection of life, and then I just become more confident with who I am, and right now, I am truthfully open to the world. Actually, this is crazy courage though, but it's worth my efforts in restrospect. We have to stay true to ourselves in the long run to be fully happy and satisfied <3

[zeph]

Care for the approvals of others,
and you will always be their prisoner
~ Lao Tzu

[LovingWisdom]

THANK YOU soooo much for the messages from the bottom of your heart, Christine! Bravo!

[C-E]

This speech changed my life! Just now!

[viraltv]

She just lifted the weight of society expectations off her shoulder.

[Sash]

Awesome talk :) I agree with every word, and strive to live this way everyday.

[roisinbohan]

Great ted talk!! I really needed this - I just searched 'speaking the truth' in youtube and this came up!

[t.diddle]

The only way that we can accomplish true happiness, is to be truly honest...and that will hurt us by nature.

[zeronidkun]

Thank you so much Christine!
Really an amazing message to share with the world.