Is it possible for taking action on climate change to make you feel happy? Behavioral scientist Jiaying Zhao believes that’s the only way we’ll create lasting, sustainable change. From treat meals to feng shui fridges, she offers eight life hacks to lower your carbon emissions while increasing your joy and fulfillment.
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Namulema zulaika
April 22, 2023 at 7:27 am
Have you ever seen an overgrown plant with its branches growing wild?
Here in the world of Fabulous, the reason you begin with just one habit is to fortify your center first. Thicken your trunk to build the strongest foundation possible.
After solidifying one habit, you do not suddenly branch out in dozens. No. You choose only one more to add. Nourish it. Be patient, no matter how long it takes.
You are choosing the direction of how you will grow. You are sculpting the limbs of your tree. And it is beautiful.
April Fox Billigmeier
April 22, 2023 at 7:27 am
Great talk!!! Love!!!
Toni
April 22, 2023 at 7:29 am
The fact is, they didn’t just eat a plant-based diet, they were fed less junk food. That’s why they were happier, they probably lost weight. Now, what else were they being fed? More additives to their diet? Don’t tell me they only ate vegetables and fruit. No one can survive on that.
Barnaclebeard
April 22, 2023 at 8:57 am
According to every credible authority on diet, not only can anyone “survive” on only plants, it is far healthier.
keels (alt_ms_frizzle)
April 22, 2023 at 9:22 am
Just because you don’t want to do it doesn’t mean it’s impossible. As a member of the former meat and dairy industry, they are lying to you when they say you can’t live on “veggies and fruits”. We can and it’s actually better for us, especially now considering how animals can experience biomagnification of toxins, posing a huge risk to our health.
Toni
April 22, 2023 at 7:33 am
Meat deliveres less greenhouse gasses than vegetables, as animals put back water and food into the soil, but vegetables do not. Worse still, grains are even worse for the soil as they use chemicals instead of natural food for the soil.
Toni
April 22, 2023 at 7:35 am
The best thing for the human body is the carnivore diet as many people and doctors are finding out. Eating the way our ancestors used to eat thousands of years ago.
Toni
April 22, 2023 at 7:40 am
You continue to wipe out the land growing rice and wasting all that water, for nothing. It’s only carbohydrates after all.
Barnaclebeard
April 22, 2023 at 9:00 am
You are so triggered. You are posting nonsense because you cannot emotionally deal with the information you are receiving, so you have to lie to yourself over and over and over.
keels (alt_ms_frizzle)
April 22, 2023 at 9:30 am
Because they are Asian? Racist much? Toni you need to do some self reflection if a Ted talk has you this pressed over your habits that you feel the need to make racist comments.
David Springer
April 22, 2023 at 8:29 am
You are preaching to the wrong crowd. Preach to the FDA, the corporations who make junk food. Plus it is a KNOWN fact that plants proliferate in higher co2 levels, and of course the o2 level will increase, thus creating a high o3 level, and ozone protects our atmosphere. So, I don’t believe in “climate change.” I think it is a euphemism for, WE WANT CONTROL. I also think the population is being treated like a bunch of cattle. I eat steaks, I like steaks. I emit gas, and SO DO YOU. It was no smoking in public places, now its no eating junk food. The constitution is STILL in effect, PLEASE stop trying to strip it. If I want to eat junk food, Imagonna. If I wanna cuss and swear, Imagonna. And just because YOU say something doesn’t make it true. SHOW ME THE FACTS FROM REPUTABLE SOURCES! And not from the internet. Last thing, having a Phd doesn’t make you smart or a cop of other peoples behavior. Having a professorship doesn’t make you right. Thank you. Honestly, I feel happy when I do what I want to do, including, but not limited to, the kinds of food I choose to eat. And going back in history to study eating habits leaves out a WHOLE bunch of stuff you just don’t want to talk about. It looks to me like you are deceiving us. The big question now is…why?
tynome63
April 22, 2023 at 8:45 am
Why?
Farxiyo Cabdi
April 22, 2023 at 10:03 am
is she woman or man i confused
d marr
April 22, 2023 at 9:24 am
Speaks with a split tongue. Phoenician blue and purple background making way for the AC. Upside down and backward. The new religion. Many deceptions and falsehoods in the last days. Jesus Christ is the Truth.
keels (alt_ms_frizzle)
April 22, 2023 at 9:25 am
I think we have forgotten the “REDUCE” part of “reduce, reuse, recycle”.
Terri Hasstedt
April 22, 2023 at 10:29 am
Love your presentation, and the sharing with your partner on the topic. Bunny is sweet add. Going to try the frig hack!
andres martinez
April 22, 2023 at 10:35 am
alpha waymond does ted talk.
Notperfecttonya
April 22, 2023 at 10:36 am
What a practical and amazing presentation with a great delivery! I loved every minute of this and am definitely on board with what I can do. I love the idea of eating mostly plant based diet with occasional meat. I’ve actually been working on this already and will continue! Thank you so much for sharing! 🎉❤
Nobody
April 22, 2023 at 9:08 pm
I’ve been a vegetarian my entire life and I never get sick and am in perfect health.
Ligia Sommers
April 22, 2023 at 11:04 am
Hopeful 🙏🏻🌷✨🙏🏻
Laralinda
April 22, 2023 at 11:55 am
When it comes to climate friendly policies I wish that they always are checked for convenience. Example: If the city needs more bike lanes, car traffic must be reduced – despite car users protesting. They soon will love the beautiful AND effective bike lanes (take a look at the Netherlands!). I wouldn’t switch to the bike either if the bike lane was still in smog and I had to stop at every corner to let cars pass.
The other thing is pricing: (night) train tickets MUST be cheaper than flights, even if it has to be subsidised. In my country kerosene isn’t even taxed, but the electricity for the train is!
MxSpikeSpiegelxM
April 22, 2023 at 11:57 am
Looks like i have to eat twice as much meat and drive more to offset this bullshit
Niv Ron
April 22, 2023 at 12:52 pm
Wonderful talk with great insights! Thanks (:
IAmErikka🦋
April 22, 2023 at 1:19 pm
Awesome !
HAZIEL
April 22, 2023 at 1:20 pm
I like to feng shui other peoples refrigerators by going to their house and eating all their food.
thuy mai
April 24, 2023 at 10:31 am
You should “drive more people” there too!
Charlie Cleveland
April 22, 2023 at 1:37 pm
Just awesome! Such an important and joyful reframe. Thank you.
Gibbotour
April 22, 2023 at 1:53 pm
Jay-Z has just recommended to buy a bunny
harshbutt
April 22, 2023 at 4:03 pm
“How to save yourself twelve minutes and ten seconds.”
jperin001
April 22, 2023 at 7:52 pm
What a tangible action to eat more veggies with a pet bunny. That hits.
Nobody
April 22, 2023 at 9:07 pm
Feng Shui should be standard and integrated into all living and work spaces. For example, you never want “poison daggers” circling above your head while sleeping.
Emergency food
April 25, 2023 at 2:38 am
Tell me more
Nobody
April 22, 2023 at 9:09 pm
Beans and rice together form perfect amino acid chains.
Barnaclebeard
April 23, 2023 at 7:15 pm
Protein combining is bullshit. It’s almost impossible to have a critical lack of just some essential amino acids.
Wenzel
April 23, 2023 at 4:16 am
Here is something that will reduce the greenhouse gas emissions: Ban private jets.
m
April 23, 2023 at 5:43 pm
There’s no such thing as feng shui for fridges. What is she making up? Feng shui has spiritual meaning for landscape and home design aesthetics.
Bayan
April 23, 2023 at 7:45 pm
Is he male or female?
Sareaesque
April 24, 2023 at 4:40 am
does it matter?
Bayan
April 24, 2023 at 8:41 pm
@SareaesqueYes, for me this is important
Sylvia Bites
April 23, 2023 at 11:48 pm
awesome!
Tuần Lộc Chopper
April 24, 2023 at 4:53 am
Thank you, sir
poreddy jeevanreddy
April 24, 2023 at 6:26 am
😊😊😊Great idea.
Natalie Odisho
April 24, 2023 at 10:08 am
Appreciated this!
Jane Lightning
April 24, 2023 at 10:46 am
Excellent!!
Hugo
April 24, 2023 at 2:08 pm
Lmfao no
Ruslan
April 24, 2023 at 3:18 pm
I’m very surprised with difference between beef and pork in emission side of view
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April 25, 2023 at 8:18 pm
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