[Music] [Applause] At the beginning of the school year, my mom told me I was recommended for TED club at my school. What. I fidgeted with my hand just like I'm doing now.I was really nervous. This was something new. My sister Kora had been to ed club the year before and encouraged me and got me excited to go.But when the day came, I thought, I don't want to do this anymore. I had danced on the stage. That was music and other people.This would be just me up there alone. I ended up going and now look where I ...

Health & Wellness Industry Trends - The global health economy is growing at an annual rate of 73% and is projected to reach nearly $9 trillion by 2028 [4] - This growth is driven by consumer demand for healthier lifestyles, diets, and improved mental health services [5] Academic & Student Well-being - Students report moderate to high levels of stress, with over half attributing it to schoolwork [11] - Chronic or excessive stress negatively impacts learning, concentration, information retrieval, and memorization skills [12] - Stress can lead to depression, weaken the immune system, and increase the risk of heart disease [12] Strategies for Improving Well-being - Taking regular breaks can improve cognitive function and academic performance [3][4] - Physical activity can improve cognitive function and academic performance, including better grades and higher standardized test scores [4][16] - Building healthy relationships with family members can help maintain a balance between academics and health [16][20][21] - Seeking support from advisors and college counselors is valuable for mental well-being [22][23]

Social & Emotional Trends - Affective crisis and insufficient friendships are prevalent, driven by increased pressure to meet expectations and decreased dedication to relationships [1][2] - Obsession with self-care may lead to a loss of ability to connect deeply with others, resulting in feelings of being unheard and judged [2][3] - Inability to coexist with differing opinions fuels loneliness, with a quarter of Brazilians feeling lonely most of the time [4][5] - Loneliness is recognized as a global health issue, distinct from solitude, and is related to the quality of relationships rather than the quantity [5][6] Intentional Groups & Social Connection - Intentional groups offer a potent form of connection, sometimes exceeding the impact of close relationships, with half of Brazilians participating in such groups [7][8] - 74% of participants find intentional groups as important or more important for their well-being than friendships [9] - Intentional groups are formed through conscious choice and intention to connect, differing from context-driven relationships like family or social media [9][10] - Participation in groups can combat loneliness, with 87% of participants feeling less alone [13][14] - Most intentional groups meet in person and are small, with a median of 12 participants [16] Overcoming Stigma & Promoting Connection - There is societal prejudice against seeking connection outside of family and friends, similar to the historical stigma around therapy [17] - 70% of people who do not participate in groups would like to, but are held back by fear of judgment and vulnerability [18] - Normalizing participation in intentional groups can encourage more people to seek these relationships [19]

Core Message - The talk explores the journey from addiction to freedom through self-discovery and alternative practices [1][2][3] - It emphasizes that true freedom lies not in control but in surrender and allowing [4][5][8] Addiction & Escape - Alcohol was used as an escape from discomfort and restlessness [1][3][4] - Western culture promotes escapism through various means like work, video games, and substances [3][4] Alternative Practices & Benefits - Ultra cycling provided a sense of freedom and connection to oneself, leading to flow states [4] - Transcendental Meditation (TM) significantly improved symptoms of burnout, anxiety, and insomnia by over 30% in frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic [4] - TM led to measurable physiological changes, including a lower resting heart rate (as low as 39 beats per minute) and a heart age 10 years younger than physical age [4] - Holotropic breathwork and neurodynamic breathwork facilitate deep flow states, emotional release, and improved mental health [5][6] - Conscious connected breathwork shows measurable changes in brain activity, mood, and state of consciousness, activating brain areas linked to better mental health and emotional clarity [5] Transformation & Freedom - Real change begins by letting go and going inward, rather than pushing harder [6][7] - Freedom comes from allowing and surrendering to the present moment, rather than forcing or controlling [4][5][8][12] - The key to freedom may lie in facing what one fears and turning inward [11][12]

What do you call a man who's crying alone in his room at 2:00 a.m. in the morning with no one to call just because he's been taught that emotions, even the mere thought of it makes him weak, less of a man. What would you call him? The world might call him just another man. Some people in the crowd might refer to him as a coward, but I would say that he is forgotten. Forgotten not just by society, but rather the systems put in place that failed to catch him when he fell. Because silence isn't just a lack of ...

Imagine [Music] this. Whenever you're sad, angry, frustrated, or irritated, you might not you might hide those emotions inside a bottle and you might not show it. Have you ever experienced pentup emotions.Or how many of you here have been forced to smile inside but actually felt like screaming in the outside. Well, if you pay attention to depressed people, their most common replies might sound like, "I'm not sure." or "I don't know" or "I don't remember." This is because they either don't know their own emo ...

[Music] The world doesn't need change. It needs people who do. That line didn't come to me while meditating on a mountain or journaling in a fancy cafe. Well, you will find me there most of the times. But this line came to me while I was sitting across someone who was breaking down. Not because what happened with her. No. But no one stayed to listen. She was surrounded by friends, family. She had a large circle yet truly alone. I am Kapal Raj and I work with Fortune50 organization where I lead sales enablem ...

[Music] Did you hear that. Okay, fine. I will be much more specific to you.Raise your hand if you can hear that sound. No one strange. Much more specific.Raise your hand if you can hear that pain. Still no one. Well, right now I'm going to take you to one of the scenario that most of you have faced in your life.Imagine this. You're sitting in classroom. Your eyes on board.You're taking notes. But your heart is racing very fast. Your mind is thousands miles away. Maybe your stomach is crunching.Maybe you hav ...

[Music] Well, greetings everyone. Before I start, let's start with imagining. Imagine that you fall off a bike, break your leg, then everyone comes to you running for help.But if you fall into depression or anxiety, you just receive comments like you are just being dramatic or you'll be stronger later. This is the reality of how mental health is treated in Usbakistan. Here physical one gets a treatment.But mental one, it's often gets ignored or even misunderstood. But the resources claim that our mind is es ...

[Music] [Applause] I have too much motivation. Honestly, it gives me so much energy. Energy for camping, energy for sailing, and energy for running.That's running my own business. I teach people to understand [Music] motivation and how understanding motivation gives them the energy to shine. Now you may be wondering why I have a turtle with me.Have you ever thought about different people needing different types of energy just like a kettle. Research shows that we all have nine distinct motivational drivers ...