Sometimes it's easier to watch or listen than to read. Whether you need a burst of motivation, a calming voice at the end of a long day, or practical tools for anxiety and stress, these free videos can help. Each page below shows the latest videos from that channel, along with a short guide to what you'll find there.
Not sure where to start? For practical help, try Therapy in a Nutshell or Mel Robbins. For calm, try Eckhart Tolle. For a quick lift, try MotivationHub.
When you need motivation
- Mel Robbins: practical, down-to-earth advice on beating procrastination and self-doubt.
- MotivationHub: powerful motivational speeches set to music.
- Motiversity: high-energy speeches and stories for hard days.
- Ben Lionel Scott: cinematic motivational videos with speeches and music.
- Tony Robbins: talks on mindset, energy, relationships, and taking action.
- Napoleon Hill: classic success principles from the author of Think and Grow Rich.
For your mental health
- Therapy in a Nutshell: a licensed therapist teaches practical skills for anxiety, depression, and stress.
- Psych2Go: short animated videos explaining emotions, relationships, and psychology.
- The Holistic Psychologist: Dr. Nicole LePera on self-healing and breaking old patterns.
- The School of Life: thoughtful videos about relationships, emotions, and living a meaningful life.
Videos can be a wonderful support, but they aren't a substitute for care from a professional. If you're struggling, see Mental Health Help for free and low-cost support. In the US, you can call or text 988 any time.
For better habits and a sharper mind
- Huberman Lab: a Stanford neuroscientist explains the science of sleep, focus, and stress.
- Jim Kwik: simple techniques to improve memory, focus, and learning.
- Better Than Yesterday: animated videos on habits and becoming a little better each day.
- Modern Health Monk: building better habits and stopping self-sabotage.
- The Growth Paradox: animated videos on mindset and why growth feels uncomfortable at first.
For peace, purpose, and spirit
- Eckhart Tolle: calm teachings on presence and quieting a busy mind.
- Jay Shetty: a former monk on purpose, relationships, and living with intention.
- Bosque Neuroscience: short positive affirmation and gratitude videos.
- Abraham Hicks: talks on the law of attraction and focusing on what you want.
- Aaron Doughty: mindset, spirituality, and letting go of limiting beliefs.
- Actualized.org: long, in-depth videos on philosophy and self-awareness.
- Landmark: videos about the Landmark Forum personal development course (the courses are paid).
Inspiring talks and stories
- Breaking a Bad Habit: psychiatrist Judson Brewer's talk on how mindfulness can help you break habits.
- Phil Hansen's Story: how an artist turned a limitation into a new kind of creativity.
- How to Embrace Aging: Carl Honoré on why feeling better about aging helps us age better.
- She Couldn't Pay. He Painted Her House Anyway.: a short Chance Champions story about kindness that became friendship.
- You Are a Chance Champion: a thank-you video for everyone who gives someone a chance.
Songs to lift you up
Original songs from Chances.org, with lyrics:
Free video classes
- Yoga With Adriene: free, gentle yoga for every level, including chair yoga.
- Khan Academy: free lessons on almost any subject, for every age.
- TED-Ed: short, beautifully animated lessons for curious minds.
A note on what you watch
These channels come from many points of view, from therapists and scientists to spiritual teachers and motivational speakers. Take what helps you and leave the rest. If a video makes you feel worse instead of better, it's fine to turn it off. And remember that small, real steps matter more than any amount of watching.
Prefer to read? Browse our free Life Guides, or pick a theme for your day on Today's Focus.