Mind + Body
start interview

Less stuff, more happiness

3 CQ

Writer and designer Graham Hill asks: Can having less stuff, in less room, lead to more happiness? He makes the case for taking up less space, and lays out three rules for editing your life.

Aired October 5, 2011

All TED content is available at www.ted.com

  • Recommended Recommended
  • History & In Progress History
  • Browse Library
  • Most Popular Library

Get Personalized Recommendations

Let us help you figure out what to learn! By taking a short interview you’ll be able to specify your learning interests and goals, so we can recommend the perfect courses and lessons to try next.

Start Interview

    You don't have any lessons in your history.
    Just find something that looks interesting and start learning!

    7 Comments
    500 characters max

    Persha G
    So needed in my life
    appreciate appreciated
     –  reply
     –  delete
    500 characters max

    Alicia W
    Won’t play :(
    appreciate appreciated
     –  reply
     –  delete
    500 characters max

    Aliza G
    I’d really enjoy hearing some research back this idea of “<=>” anecdotes are nice, but research illuminates confounding variables and opens the door to peer review.
    appreciate appreciated
     –  reply
     –  delete
    500 characters max

    Paula F
    Great TED talk!
    appreciate appreciated
     –  reply
     –  delete
    500 characters max

    K G
    What company did you use to edit your space? I too would like a bed that folds into the wall, convertible office, etc, Please provide company names if you are able. Thank you.
    appreciate appreciated
     –  reply
     –  delete
    500 characters max