[music] Good morning everyone. What a fascinating word habit is. Can you just play with me here? When you remove the first letter from the word habit, what remains? A bit remains. What happens when you remove the second letter? Bit remains. And what happens when you remove the third one? It remains. That's how the habits are. It sticks. If it's a useful habit or a not so useful habit, if it's a useful habit, your life is almost like a smooth ride on the highway. But my engagement with you today is all about ...

हाय एवरीवन, आई एम संदीप त्यागी एंड मोस्ट ऑफ यू नो मी एस कोच संदीप। आई एम अ फिटनेस एक्सपर्ट एस दे से। बट आई रियली देखो कि मुझे फिटनेस की बातें करने के लिए लंच के बाद बुलाया है। मैं बहुत कुछ सोच के आया था कि ये बोलूंगा फिटनेस के बारे में वो बोलूंगा। बट सबसे पहले मुझे आपसे एक बहुत सीरियस बात करनी है। सेट इट डाउन एवरीवन। सया तू तो बदला नहीं है। मौसम जरा सा बदला हुआ है। सिर्फ इतना बदला है कि पहले मैं आपके साथ उधर बैठता था और आज मैं आप सबके सामने स्टेज पे खड़ा हूं और वहां से यहां तक का सफर मैंने 22 सालों में तय क ...

Problem Statement & Background - Mental health service referrals for children in England increased by 71% compared to pre-pandemic levels [2] - 212% of children in England were classified as persistently absent from school [3] - Students are perceived as more stressed, anxious, and distracted [3] - Traditional education may stifle confidence and curiosity [6] - Exam stress, even at a young age (e g, 10 years old), can have serious consequences [8] Proposed Solution & Methodology - Mindset skills can be taught to improve calm, confidence, and consistency [2] - The "dropping" technique (sigh, shrug, and drop) combined with deep breathing can promote calm [14][15] - The ABC tool (Allow, Breathe, Change) helps reframe negative thoughts and build confidence [20][21] - The "just for now, just this" hack encourages consistency by focusing on small, manageable tasks [24][25] Supporting Evidence & Results - A study by the OECD involving 600,000 students across 78 countries showed that students with a growth mindset scored higher in reading, maths, and science, experienced less fear of failure, and reported greater life satisfaction [22][23] - A trial showed a 44% increase in student confidence after coaching, compared to a 12% increase in a control group [31][32] - The academic self-efficacy scale is used to measure self-confidence for learning [29][30] Caveats & Considerations - Mindfulness-based techniques have great potential but are difficult to teach well and require student buy-in [17][18] - Building rapport and trust is essential for students to engage with the techniques effectively [19] - Some individuals with ADHD or autism may find it harder to get started or stay focused [28]

Core Concepts - Empathy is not just emotional, but also cognitive and self-empathy, with emotional empathy being only one of 43 different types [1] - Empathy is passive, focusing on feeling the feelings without judgment or action, while compassion is the action taken based on those feelings [1] - Numbing and deflecting are common reactions to discomfort, but can be detrimental if used excessively [1] Self-Empathy & The Shame Spiral - Self-judgment, fueled by unmet expectations, leads to feelings of failure, shame, and a destructive shame spiral [1][2][3] - Empathy and judgment cannot coexist, highlighting the importance of self-empathy in breaking the shame spiral [4] - The "5 Rs" (Recognize, Redefine, Replace, Reinforce, Revise) provide a framework for replacing self-judgment with self-empathy [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] Practical Application - Recognizing self-judgment habits is the first step to changing them [5][6] - Replacing self-judgment with self-empathy involves questioning and understanding the root of self-critical thoughts [8] - Reinforcing new habits through consistent practice and positive reinforcement is crucial for lasting change [9][10][11]