[Applause] [Music] [Applause] What if I told you we were about to do an active shooter drill. What if we were going to run through the steps to secure the building. What if we were going to lock all the doors, turn off all the lights, and remain in place until the all clear is given.If this were real, what would your reaction be. What would be happening in your body. Is your breath shallow. Is your heart racing.Are your thoughts making plans to keep yourself safe. Now imagine what this is like for a child, ...

Envision this. It's 6 PM on a Friday night and you have just come home from a sweaty practice. You have a decision to make.Your friends are hanging out, but you know you have endless amounts of homework to catch up from the past week. From the moments where you chose practice over your studies. Now, you can leave it all for tomorrow, but at 9:00 a.m. on a Saturday, you have a game. This game may vary for around 2 hours.And after, you know, you will be exhausted. So, of course, you're going to choose rest or ...

Main Idea - The speech explores the concept of "time travel" as a metaphor for dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, and advocates for living in the present moment [1][2] - It suggests that excessive focus on the past or future can negatively impact mental health and overall well-being [3][11] Psychological Impact - Replaying the past can distort reality and lead to overanalyzing, causing harm to mental health [3][4] - Worrying about the future stems from a desire for certainty but can lead to stress and loss of control in the present [10][11] - A study indicated that 55% of young people experience mental and physical health issues due to future-related stress [11] Strategies for Staying Present - Music can lower cortisol levels and reduce stress, helping to ground individuals in the present [13][14] - Focusing on others and recognizing their complex lives can shift perspective and promote mindfulness [14][15] - Acknowledging and accepting potential negative outcomes can diminish their power and encourage living in the moment [12] Personal Growth - Learning to catch unhelpful thoughts and shift focus is a reversible skill that can be developed [5] - The right balance of past, present, and future awareness is essential for personal well-being [16]

[Music] Good morning everyone. Before I dive in, I'd like to ask each of you a question. When was the last time that you had truly lived in the moment.And I mean those moments where everything fades away. No thoughts of tomorrow, no endless to-do lists, just you fully present here and now. Hi, I'm Eustina Aduna and this is my story on how I'd learned to live in the now.See, for me, learning to live in the moment wasn't a choice. It became a necessity. But it didn't start with some profound realization or so ...

Workplace Norms and Challenges - The traditional workplace often demands employees to suppress personal constraints and maintain constant productivity, leading to discomfort and a sense of confinement [8][9] - Many individuals, especially those with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or mental health challenges, struggle to fit into the "classic employee" mold [12] - A significant portion of the workforce experiences chronic conditions, with one in three individuals in France affected by chronic illnesses and one in six facing mental health issues [12][13] - The pressure to conform can lead to burnout, affecting 34% of employees in 2022, a 100% increase compared to the previous year [14] Proposed Solutions: Flexibility and Authenticity - The report advocates for a shift towards greater workplace flexibility to accommodate diverse employee needs, including options like unlimited leave, flexible telecommuting, and the 4-day work week [17][18] - A 4-day work week, involving reduced working hours while maintaining full salary, can provide employees with time for personal pursuits, family, and managing responsibilities, leading to improved work-life balance and reduced stress [18][19][20] - A Boston College study showed that companies implementing a 4-day work week experienced a 65% decrease in sick leave and a 71% reduction in feelings of professional exhaustion [20] - The report emphasizes the importance of authenticity, encouraging employees to embrace their individuality and share their challenges, fostering a more inclusive and supportive work environment [27][28] - Sharing personal constraints can empower others to do the same, creating a culture of openness and understanding [28] Systemic Impact and Benefits - Increased authenticity can drive companies to adopt more flexible policies, while greater flexibility empowers employees to be their authentic selves, creating a positive feedback loop [31] - The 4-day work week can serve as a powerful tool for promoting equality and inclusion, addressing gender pay gaps and providing opportunities for personal and professional development [22][23][24] - Companies that adopt a 4-day work week can see an average increase in profitability of 140 basis points (1.4%) [25]

Workplace Norms and Challenges - The traditional workplace often demands employees to suppress personal constraints and maintain constant productivity, leading to discomfort and a sense of confinement [8][9] - A significant portion of the workforce faces challenges such as chronic illnesses (1 in 3 people in France) and mental health issues (1 in 6 people) [12][13] - The pressure to conform to these norms contributes to burnout, affecting 34% of employees in 2022, a 2x increase compared to the previous year [14] Proposed Solutions: Flexibility and Authenticity - The report advocates for a shift towards greater workplace flexibility to accommodate individual needs, including options like unlimited leave, flexible remote work, and the 4-day work week [17][18] - A 4-day work week, involving reduced working hours while maintaining full salary, can provide employees with time for personal pursuits, family, and managing responsibilities, leading to improved well-being [18][19][20] - Boston College study showed a 65% decrease in sick leave and a 71% decrease in feelings of professional exhaustion in companies implementing a 4-day work week [20] - Encourages employees to embrace authenticity by openly sharing their constraints and differences, fostering a more inclusive and supportive work environment [27][28] Systemic Impact and Benefits - Increased authenticity can drive companies to adopt more flexible policies, while greater flexibility empowers employees to be their authentic selves, creating a positive feedback loop [31] - The 4-day work week can promote equality by addressing gender pay gaps and providing opportunities for education, skill development, and improved access to essential services [22][23][24] - Companies adopting the 4-day work week have seen an average increase in profitability of 14% [25]

What is one of the greatest joys in life? Becoming a parent. After months of anticipation, the first cry of a baby changes everything for their parents. And let's be honest, parenthood, while it's full of joy, also has unexpected challenges. Many of these challenges gags have faced in silence for far too long. Today, we are breaking this. We are breaking this silence by talking about men's mental health, parenting skills, policy changes, and cultural representation. I know there's no crying in baseball, but ...

Okay. So, I'm excited. This is the first time that I'll be speaking for something like this, but I have always been an advocate for mental health.And entirety is my favorite word. And as we go along, you're going to find out why it is my favorite word. and maybe yours.So before anything else, I would like to ask you, how do you view life. Do you only love it because you're happy or do you love it because it gives you blessings and excitement or as a whole you know even through the pain through the heartbrea ...

[Music] Well, hi everyone. I am Pal. As you heard, I'm a 21-year-old Zu change maker.What I don't tell often is that I'm an introvert turn speaker. So, when I stand on the stage, I'm nervous. And yes, I'm also a content creator.Do we recognize what this is. Do we recognize this. Everyone in the room from the nods and the smiles.Yes, this is an hourglass and I know we've been talking about the hourglass through different experiences and conversations and examples throughout the day, but we will continue to d ...

[Music] Hello everyone. My name is Michelle Marcetic and I'm here to present my spoken words presentation titled Perfect Isn't Real. Have you ever looked at someone and thought they've got it all.Perfect hair, perfect body, perfect life. Like their smile was sculpted by angels. Their walk blessed by gods.their whole vibe screaming flawless. And then you scroll through stories, through feeds, through lies, and the world whispers and filters and captions. This is perfect.Perfect skin, grades, family laugh, pe ...