Good morning everyone. Today I want to start with something a little unusual, a confession. I'm not the kind of person who feels comfortable standing on a stage. In fact, I'm the kind of person who usually avoids being the center of attention at all costs.I'm more at ease in the back row quietly observing than up here talking to you. And yet here I am. Why.Because sometimes the very things that scare us the most are also the things that teach us the most. So that's why I've decided to panic later. And today ...

My name is Isabella Santos and I'm in 10th grade and I've been a student athlete at AOSR for about four years. Hi, my name is Julie Goulis. I'm also in 10th grade and I've been an AOSR student athlete for 3 years.Our topic for AOSR TEDx youth is about playing with purpose and not fear. What really happens when fear takes over our brain. I still remember that moment like it happened yesterday.I was sprinting my heart out, every breath loud in my ears. 10 seconds left in the clock. The score was tied 22 and i ...

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[Music] I'm Vive Katray and I'm delighted to be speaking on the portrait of a mind. It's a great event. It's been put together very well.Young minds at work. What about older minds. They get tired, but they're also working hard.And minds are cluttered. They're cluttered. Is life cluttered. Life is cluttered.Life would be nothing if it were not so busy, so engaging, so entertaining. We think that the mind is disturbed, but if someone else is watching, it's all a comedy show. A person sitting on the ceiling h ...

Hello everyone. Let me ask you a quick question. How many of you have ever had a great idea, wanted to talk to someone you've never spoken to before, or wanted to try something new, but then you paused.That little voice inside you start asking, "What if I fail? What if they think I'm strange?" Yeah, I know that voice well. But what if I told you there's a way to silence that voice. A simple tool for not a book, but on Sportfield.I call it the 3C rule. Some of my experience with the rule was the cur and the ...

[Music] [Music] An existential philosopher Jean Paul Sart once said, "Nothing in life is more paralyzing than the burden of infinite possibilities. " I didn't understand what this quote meant until I realized I was living it every day inside my own head. As I began working on this talk, I looked at the name TEDex ideas worth sharing. When put like that, it makes it sound like not necessarily every idea deserves an audience. a listening ear to hear what value it brings to the table. Of course, barring ideas ...

Bad Habits & Self-Improvement - The speaker discusses the negative impact of excessive social media use, specifically Instagram, on daily routines and overall well-being [2] - The speaker shares a personal experience of overthinking, which led to self-doubt and hindered job search efforts [2][3] - The speaker introduces Stoicism as a philosophy to manage overthinking by focusing on controlling responses to events rather than the events themselves [4] - The speaker uses the example of job interviews to illustrate how Stoicism can help manage the outcome [4] - The speaker criticizes the common habit of procrastination among students, particularly engineers, and emphasizes the importance of consistent effort [5] - The speaker highlights the negative aspects of seeking comfort zones, using the example of individuals remaining in the same company for 25 years without personal growth [6] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of fighting discomfort to achieve personal growth and overcome bad habits, using personal experiences as examples [7] Philosophical Application - The speaker advocates for using Stoicism to solve life's problems and break free from negative cycles [7]

Core Argument - Overthinking creates problems, turning shadows into monsters and leading to inaction [1][2] - Overthinking gives the illusion of control but ultimately controls the individual [4] - Rumination, or rapidly going over the same thought, leads to anxiety and hinders action [5] Strategies to Combat Overthinking - Writing down thoughts helps to identify irrationality and diminish the perceived size of problems [5][6] - Asking simple questions helps to analyze thoughts and understand the core of the problem [6][7] - Taking action, even when unsure, generates clarity and progress [8] - Focusing on one task at a time, rather than everything, facilitates progress [8] - Celebrating momentum, not just results, builds self-trust and confidence [9][10]

So our final speaker is Vani Meta. She is a passionate and confident speaker and has participated in numerous national events including the Rotary Youth Speakers Competition, the Young Citizen Trials and Mace. In addition, she has been a dedicated, enthusiastic member of the debate team since year seven, participating in winning and hosting several successful debates.Known for her hardworking nature, Vanshei will now share her talk, Overthinking the Silent Sabotur of Progress. [Applause] Overthinking is the ...

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