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Trapped in time? This might be the cure. | Aradhya Dharani | TEDxWestbourne Grammar Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-15 16:27
Main Idea - The speech explores the concept of "time travel" as a metaphor for dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, and advocates for living in the present moment [1][2] - It suggests that excessive focus on the past or future can negatively impact mental health and overall well-being [3][11] Psychological Impact - Replaying the past can distort reality and lead to overanalyzing, causing harm to mental health [3][4] - Worrying about the future stems from a desire for certainty but can lead to stress and loss of control in the present [10][11] - A study indicated that 55% of young people experience mental and physical health issues due to future-related stress [11] Strategies for Staying Present - Music can lower cortisol levels and reduce stress, helping to ground individuals in the present [13][14] - Focusing on others and recognizing their complex lives can shift perspective and promote mindfulness [14][15] - Acknowledging and accepting potential negative outcomes can diminish their power and encourage living in the moment [12] Personal Growth - Learning to catch unhelpful thoughts and shift focus is a reversible skill that can be developed [5] - The right balance of past, present, and future awareness is essential for personal well-being [16]
Time travel for beginners | Mark Earls | TEDxPatras
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-23 16:31
[Music] [Applause] [Music] Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Hello. Hello, Petrus. How does tick tock time make you feel? Anxious. Anxious. I've got a proposal for you as we stand here thinking about once upon tomorrow that we think about the future. The future you're going to make and the future that's coming. I want you to change your relationship with time and particularly pu ...