When Good is Not Good Enough | Zoya Rahman | TEDxSafa Community College Youth

Societal Pressure on Youth - The American Psychological Association indicates nearly 70% of teenagers feel pressure to succeed in school [2] - Over 60% of teenagers feel they cannot make mistakes without disappointing someone [3] - Dove reports that one in two girls feel pressure to look perfect on social media [4] - Almost 80% of participants have used a filter or editing app by the age of 13 [5] - UNICEF reports over 60% of young people between 15 and 24 feel pressure to look and act a certain way, negatively impacting their mental health [8] Impact of Pressure - Constant pressure, rooted in fear of failure, ceases to be helpful [7] - Pressure can lead to teenagers struggling with self-esteem and self-worth [7] - Internalizing stress from pressure negatively impacts self-perception and behavior [8] Healthy vs Harmful Pressure - A certain amount of expectation drives innovation, growth, and discipline [6] - The difference between healthy motivation and harmful pressure lies in balance [6]