Tips for Connection

Here at Wendybird, we understand how difficult it is to form and build connection,

Conversation Topics

Current events
Hobbies and interests
Music
Movies
Food
Books
Sport
TV
Travel
Pets
Where you grew up
Holidays
Talents and Skills
Goals
Social Media
Volunteering
Super heros
Art and crafts
The future

Here are some questions you can use to start conversations with others:

What are you most grateful for in this moment?
Whats the best thing that has happened to you today?
What makes you happy?
Whats your favourite way to spend time?
What three words best describe you?
What in your life brings you the most joy?
What are you best at?
What was the last book you read or movie you watched?
What song puts you in a good mood?
Where is your favourite place to go?
What goals do you have?
If you could have a super power, what would it be?
Where in the world would you like to travel?
Why do you like coming to Wendybird?
Who is your favourite person?

Why you Should Talk to Strangers - Kio Stark
When you talk to strangers, you're making beautiful interruptions into the expected narrative of your daily life — and theirs," says Kio Stark. In this delightful talk, Stark explores the overlooked benefits of pushing past our default discomfort when it comes to strangers and embracing those fleeting but profoundly beautiful moments of genuine connection.

The Beauty of Being a Misfit - Lidia Yuknavitch
To those who feel like they don't belong: there is beauty in being a misfit. Author Lidia Yuknavitch shares her own wayward journey in an intimate recollection of patchwork stories about loss, shame and the slow process of self-acceptance. "Even at the moment of your failure, you are beautiful," she says. "You don't know it yet, but you have the ability to reinvent yourself endlessly. That's your beauty."

Playful Inquiry - Robyn Stratton-Berkessel
A simple, intentionally appreciative inquiry can result in a playful state that fosters creativity, openness and togetherness. Grounded in the science of positive psychology, this interactive talk demonstrates how appreciative inquiry opens us up to experience even greater positivity. The result: less fear and strong heartfelt connections and understanding between people, even strangers.

Empathy - Brene Brown
What is the best way to ease someone's pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave enough to really get in touch with our own fragilities.

The Power of Vulnerability - Brene Brown
Brene Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity.

Everything you Think you Know About Addiction is Wrong - Johann Hari
What really causes addiction — to everything from cocaine to smart-phones? And how can we overcome it? Johann Hari has seen our current methods fail firsthand, as he has watched loved ones struggle to manage their addictions. He started to wonder why we treat addicts the way we do — and if there might be a better way. As he shares in this deeply personal talk, his questions took him around the world, and unearthed some surprising and hopeful ways of thinking about an age-old problem.

Connected, But Alone? Sherry Turkle
As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other? Sherry Turkle studies how our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication -- and asks us to think deeply about the new kinds of connection we want to have.

Boundaries, Empathy and Compassion - Brene Brown
How do we learn to embrace our vulnerabilities and imperfections so that we can engage in our lives from a place of authenticity and worthiness? How do we cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection that we need to recognize that we are enough – that we are worthy of love, belonging, and joy?