I have a little secret that I have to share with you. I'm currently running on four hours of sleep. Four four hours of sleep and an irresponsible amount of caffeine because in the next about 12 hours I sit for my SAT examination.Now, Nana, why would you be here and not preparing at home. Because a few days ago, I heard a question answered in a way that made me realize a test score that's the least of our problems. So, let me tell you what happened.Recently, I was at this college counseling seminar and you k ...

When I was little, I was often told how mature I was. Adults praised me for being calm, thoughtful, and wise beyond my years. At school, my friends were full of energy, running across the playground, yelling over at each other in games, laughing loudly until the teachers had to remind them to use their inside voices. And there I was, sitting quietly on the swings during recess, gently kicking the wood chips beneath my shoes. I wasn't sad. I wasn't shy. I was just observing. But even then, I started to notic ...

Core Argument - The presentation addresses the "paradox of choice," which suggests that an abundance of options can lead to anxiety and decreased satisfaction [5] - Technology exacerbates this issue by providing the illusion of freedom through infinite recommendations and scrolling [9] - Society celebrates freedom but often lacks guidance on effective decision-making [9] Proposed Solutions - Focus on personal values to guide decision-making by asking "why" and prioritizing what truly matters [14] - Set limits on choices to avoid feeling overwhelmed, such as using the "top three rules" [15][16] - Commit to a decision once it's made, focusing on what can be gained from it rather than second-guessing [17] Psychological Impact - Too many choices can lead to indecision, anxiety, and fear of missing out (FOMO) [9] - Individuals may feel pressured to make perfect choices, leading to dissatisfaction even after a decision is made [5][7] - The constant availability of choices can leave individuals feeling overwhelmed and as though every choice defines them [8] Practical Application - The presenter shares personal experiences of feeling overwhelmed by choices, such as selecting a college major [11][12] - The presenter suggests limiting daily decisions to reduce overwhelm, such as choosing what to eat or wear [19] - It's emphasized that making a decision late or early does not define a person [20]

When I was 9 years old, I was convinced that if I didn't wash my hands exactly 36 times, then something bad was going to happen. [clears throat] I was also convinced that if I said one wrong word during prayer, and what do you know about prayer at 9 years old. I was basically doomed.My name is Abedani. I am a clinical psychologist and I am also someone who struggled with anxiety before I even knew what that meant. Back then, we didn't know that much about mental health. We didn't have that much mental healt ...

Holiday Survival Guide For The Unemployed“What’s new?”A question like this around the holidays can spike anyone’s anxiety—but especially if you’re unemployed. This season is already emotionally loaded, and without a job, it can feel like every catch-up conversation is a reminder of what’s not going right. It’s normal to feel this way—unemployment is linked to higher anxiety, depression and stress. https://t.co/hxQbAe3j3D ...

If I were nine and I saw where I am today, do you guys think I would believe it. I'm going to give you a second to think. Because I certainly think I don't I wouldn't believe it at all.I mean on this grand stage in front of so many new faces like oh my god so many new faces I just wouldn't believe it because at nine I was a pretty stressed kid I mean not in the way I am now not in the way you guys are now but in social scenarios you know that concept of making new friends and actually talking to them nope t ...

The capybara has become something of a cultural idol. At a time when people talk of ever-increasing anxiety and burnout, these animals’ unflappability is almost aspirational https://t.co/ghXkA0Y9rUPhoto: Getty Images https://t.co/Ct7XzBaHhr ...

Every December, my best friend, who also works in my organization, heads down to our campus cafe and sings his heart out, expressing his gratitude to our cafe staff as they are enjoying his homemade Mango Kulfi. My best friend uses a special version of Chad GPD to generate the lyrics for all his gratitude songs. My best friend has helped thousands including me to live a more positive life.Over the years, his colleagues have bestowed him with the title of chief happiness officer. My best friend is here today ...

unfollow me. No, seriously. Don't like, don't comment, don't share.I really don't care if this speech goes viral because for most of my life I did. I cared about every like, every nod, every digital heart or thumbs up that told me I mattered until I lost the job that gave me my title. And when that title disappeared, so did my sense of worth.That's when I stopped performing and started listening. Now, what I heard, it wasn't pretty. It was quiet. It was uncomfortable. It was me.That's when I began living by ...

[Music] Thank you. Hello everyone. I'm Hannah Galbart.I am a presenter and a journalist at BBC News and I work in one of the biggest newsrooms in the world. It's fantastic. It's dynamic and I absolutely love my job.But I do have a bit of a confession to make to you today. And that is that sometimes the news can make me feel a bit anxious. You'd think I'd be immune to it, right.I have been working in news for over a decade. But there are some days when I can just feel this tightness in my chest. My stomach d ...