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Cracks Form Over Time | Maggie Tang | TEDxSHSID Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-19 14:57
Hi, my name is Maggie and I'm 15 this year. And I gotta say there's a lot of changes when you become 15. First of all, you realize how idiotic your actions in middle school were.And also, you get more and more pages. You get more and more videos on your for you page saying, "I'm 15. I'm 25 years old. If you're 50 to 25 years old, please watch this video." Become part of communities like our 14. This is deep.People expect you to babysit kids even though you can hardly take care of yourself. It's not like a w ...
The roots of your identity | Erin Lancin | TEDxYouth@DLSUSHS
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-04 15:30
Identity & Self-Perception - The presentation explores how individuals perceive themselves and how they are perceived by others, particularly strangers [1][2] - It discusses the tendency to present oneself through defining features, such as appearance, and the potential for these features to lead to misunderstandings and misjudgments [2][3] - The speaker shares personal experiences of feeling misunderstood due to her hair and appearance, and the pressure to conform to societal expectations of femininity [3][9] - The core message is that individuals should not be confined by external expectations or labels, but rather embrace their true selves and redefine identity on their own terms [8][19] The "Three Rs" Framework - The presentation introduces a three-step method for reclaiming one's identity: Realization, Reclamation, and Reassertion [11] - **Realization:** Recognizing how conforming to external images can erase one's true identity and hinder self-understanding [20] - **Reclamation:** Actively choosing to express oneself authentically, even in the face of potential judgment or barriers [27][28] - **Reassertion:** Redefining oneself based on personal values and aspirations, rather than external expectations, and finding strength in supportive relationships [31][33] Empowerment & Self-Acceptance - The presentation emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and making choices based on personal desires, rather than trying to please others [29] - It encourages individuals to embrace change and evolution, recognizing that personal preferences and identities are not static [30] - The ultimate goal is to live a life of authenticity and happiness, where external criticisms matter less [37] - The "Three Rs" framework can be applied to various aspects of life, from personal style to career choices, to empower individuals to live a life that is true to themselves [39][40]