I Wasn’t Checking My Phone, I Swear | Aastha Maheshwari | TEDxYouth@JBCNBorivali
In today’s always-connected world, it’s easy to let likes, shares, and comments define how valued we feel. This talk takes a closer look at what really happens behind every notification—the small dopamine rush that keeps people coming back for more. It gently unpacks how social media’s reward system
Why leadership starts on the inside | Elinor Müller-Hübenthal | TEDxLSB
Inner leadership doesn’t start with strategy or charisma; it starts with taming the storm raging inside your own mind, something no school, boss, or mentor ever teaches us how to do. At 18, I was already burned out, crushed by the relentless pressure to be perfect in our loud, never-enough world. A
From Uncertainty to Purposeful Leadership | Ms. Rupal Sancheti | TEDxIndus International School Pune
his talk shares three defining moments shaped by ambiguity, failure, and crisis. The speaker begins with dropping out of medical school, confronting identity loss and parental expectations, and discovering that exploration is not weakness but growth. At Temple University, an academic credit error le
Reclaiming Focus Through Mindful Tech | Arthur Luk-Solarz | TEDxEastchester School District
How to reclaim your focus in through mindful tech Arthur Luk-Solarz is a sophomore at Scarsdale High School who is already making waves as a young innovator in the tech space. Driven by his personal experience with digital distraction, Arthur founded Escape Goose — a browser extension and productiv
Slow down, to reconnect, with ourselves and our surroundings | Bas Breman | TEDxWageningenUniversity
The current loss of biodiversity calls for an urgent response. However, in our urge to find answers and solutions to some of the biggest challenges, we are often not asking the right questions. Although there isn’t much time to waste, being able to slow down might actually be one of the most importa
The Space Between Thought and Action | Dr. Bhuvan Chugh | TEDxAIIMSBhubaneswar
If you’re thinking about it, don’t act—yet. That single pause can change everything. In moments of overthinking, urgency, or inner restlessness, most of us assume our thoughts need immediate action. This talk explores why that instinct often leads us astray, and how learning to pause can turn mental
Pressing Pause: Why It's Okay to Take a Break | Amanda Wei | TEDxAISG Youth
In a world where students are told to prioritize relentless achievement and external validation, we often don’t realize how important our own mental wellbeing is. Burn out, stress, and comparison have been constant factors that had been affecting Amanda's life for months near the end of last school
The Productive Mindset: Why Alignment Matters More Than Achievement | Sagar Amlani | TEDxAMU
In today’s fast-paced world, productivity is often measured by how much we achieve, how busy we look, and how quickly we move from one milestone to the next. But what if real productivity has less to do with achievement and more to do with alignment? In this insightful TEDxAMU talk, Sagar Amlani in
Why trying harder isn't working | Joanna de Peña | TEDxPrinceton
What if effort isn't the answer? Joanna de Pe ña has spent over a decade helping young people navigate stress, uncertainty, and purpose. Drawing from her doctoral research and her work with inner-city students, she shares what's actually missing when trying harder doesn't work. Joanna de Peña is a pe
When the Mind feels Loud | Ms. Tanvi Bhatwadekar | TEDxIndus International School Pune
In moments of pressure — during exams, difficult conversations, or overwhelming responsibilities — our minds often spiral into anxiety, fear, self-doubt, and stress. We are taught to “push through,” to suppress what we feel, and to keep moving. But what if the chaos within us isn’t a weakness to eli
Why teenagers need more sleep | Ngoc Truc Anh (Katelyn) Vo | TEDxBVIS HCMC Youth
Katelyn explores how academic success is a marathon, and sleep is your ability to run. Sleep is a repetitive and mundane topic, at least to students. We're often told to get enough sleep due to health benefits, but how many of us listen? How many of us acknowledge the role of sleep in study and work
How to stay cool when everything changes | Neil Beller | TEDxWestminster
We believe it starts with embracing situational mental health—a powerful, practical approach that helps individuals master their inner world and, over time, their outward behavior. This essential skill set is relevant, accessible, and empowering for people of all ages and all situations. Neil has sp
IA e Performance: nossa essência pode ser compactada? | Luiz Gustavo Pacete | TEDxPetrópolis
Nesta talk impactante, Luiz Gustavo Pacete propõe um exercício urgente: deixar o celular de lado e voltar a sentir o próprio corpo. Partindo de uma perda pessoal profunda, os 18 dias entre o diagnóstico e a partida de seu pai, Pacete questiona a urgência com que vivemos e como negligenciamos nossa "
Why mental fitness matters in a rapid world | Kaushik Das | TEDxChitkara University Punjab
Kaushik Das emphasized that success in any field whether in professional sports or the corporate boardroom is first won in the mind. He highlighted that while technical skills are important, they often collapse under high-pressure “last over” situations if mental strength and clarity are lacking. In
Finding our true selves through mindfulness | Kassandra Fineberg | TEDxUWCDilijan Youth
In this talk, the speaker explores how unresolved experiences from our past continue to shape our present through a powerful Zen parable about letting go. Using the story of two monks at a riverbank, the talk illustrates how emotional burdens—such as trauma, inherited narratives, regret, and unfulfi
Finding Meaning Through Pain, Patience, and Reflection | Amevi Kwidama | TEDxUWCDilijan Youth
In this talk, the speaker reflects on absence, pain, and the search for life purpose, challenging the idea that purpose is something we find or achieve. Through poetic storytelling, they explore how unresolved wounds, silence, and longing shape identity over time. Central to the talk is a memory of
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ว่ากันว่าเราทุกคนต่างวิ่งอยู่ในสนามของความสำเร็จ ยิ่งคนอื่นวิ่งเร็วเท่าไหร่ เรายิ่งเร่งความเร ็วตามไปเท่านั้น จนสุดท้าย เราก็สะดุดขาตัวเอง เราเพิกเฉยต่อหัวใจและร่างกายที่ทำงานมาอย่างหนัก และถ้าวิ่งจนเหนื่อยแล้ว ก็แค่ลองหยุดพักแล้วกลับมาฟังเสียงจากข้างในตัวเราอีกครั้ง เติบโตตามความเร็วที่พอเหมาะกับตัว
The Human Ellipsis: The Art of Becoming | Gayathri Sasi | TEDxInvictus School Amritsar
Much like the three dots of an ellipsis, life often places us in a transition—a phase where the past has ended but the future hasn't yet arrived. This talk explores how to find purpose within that "shadow" of uncertainty, revealing that the art of becoming is found not in the destination, but in the
Aham Bramhasmi - Dancing Against the Noise | Devesh Galphade | TEDxSri Balaji University Pune
In a world quick to judge and slow to understand, a male dancer confronts societal expectations, family resistance, and stereotypes through movement. This talk explores how dance became an act of self-realisation, resilience, and quiet rebellion—proving that when one listens to their inner truth, ev
Why Your Why Matters | Harkaran Singh Boparai | TEDxInvictus School Amritsar
This talk explores the shift from using achievement as a coping mechanism to finding a deeper "why" rooted in existential philosophy and spiritual practice. Drawing on the wisdom of Viktor Frankl and Sikh history, Harkaran demonstrates how discovering personal meaning transforms life's inevitable st
Cluelessness to Consciousness - The CALM formula | Gowri Bansal | TEDxInvictus School Amritsar
Gowri Bansal shares her "CALM" formula to help individuals navigate life’s unexpected disruptions and "missed trains" by shifting from outdated societal algorithms to intentional emotional tools. Through personal stories of career pivots and identity shifts, she demonstrates how embracing the pause