Does anyone know what it means to be a Jerry. I know, crazy topic to bring up in a TED talk. A Jerry is often used in ski conversation, whether it's on the slope or just a normal dialogue.An urban dictionary defines a Jerry as someone who is a geek or a gapper or someone who's inexperienced about snowboarding or skiing. Now, let's watch a clip really quick. This was my very first day skiing and it was about two years ago up at Bridger and as you can tell I wasn't very good.I didn't really know how to turn o ...

[Applause] I wonder if you can guess what I do for a living. Would it help if I told you that I grew up in the old concrete jungle. Or that a boyfriend once told all of his friends that I was a stripper before I met them all for the first time.and nobody questioned it. My point is you would have made a decision about who I am and even maybe about what I do based on how I look. I'm actually a personal trainer.I know I don't look like one. But let me take you back to 10 years ago. Looked in the mirror one day ...

Japanese educator and author Dr. . Da Sakua has said and I quote, "Happiness is something we build for ourselves. It is not something that someone will give us." I unquote. Life is all about making choices and we are known by the choices we make.Right from choosing the right answer in the MCQs to choosing the dress to wear for a party to choosing the right friend and to choosing the right career options. We make innumerable choices in our life. If made right, these choices lead us to happiness.Then why not ...

Self-Reflection and Personal Growth - The speaker initially pursued external validation and achievements, leading to burnout and moderate depression [3][4][8] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of inner motivation and self-understanding over chasing external success [10][15] - The speaker advocates for prioritizing personal well-being and aligning actions with one's own values and goals [12][16] Social Impact and Authenticity - Sharing personal struggles and vulnerabilities can inspire others and create a sense of connection [13][14] - The speaker encourages individuals to find their "inner light" and contribute to others based on their own passions and purpose [16][18] - The speaker transitioned from seeking external validation to focusing on internal growth and making a meaningful impact [17][18] Practical Application and Call to Action - The speaker suggests focusing on one key goal at a time and dedicating time for self-reflection and recharging [11][12] - The speaker encourages the audience to identify their core values and passions through self-inquiry [19] - The speaker leads a short activity to motivate the audience to embrace their "inner light" and pursue their own paths [19][20]

App Concept & Design - Teddy is a lifestyle well-being app designed to make self-care easy [1] - The app focuses on building small daily habits to improve mental well-being [2] - The app is built on three pillars: journaling with prompts, mood tracking, and daily affirmations [7] Mental Health Context - Only 18% to 34% of teenagers with anxiety and depression seek professional help [5] - Nearly 78% of people conceal mental health issues to avoid judgment [5] - The app aims to help those intimidated by sharing mental health issues [6] User Feedback & Validation - 81.8% of users said they would use Teddy daily [8] - 56.2% of users selected journaling as their favorite feature [9] - Users reported feeling a higher sense of reassurance and peace after using the app [9]