[Music] Hi. Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like a stranger staring back at you. That was me.For years, I keep trying to be someone I thought the world wanted without I knowing it. I edit not just my photos, not just my videos, but my personality. Until one day when I woke up in the morning, I realized I was so tired.Not from working hard, but from losing myself. Who am I really. I asked myself.We live in a world where success looks like visibility, where being someone means being seen. But what ...

[Applause] A school bus driver tried to touch me inappropriately when I was only 16 years old. I was scared, traumatized. I remember crying for several days.And when I went to my school, like I was in 11th, 12th grade back then. I told my friends, this is what happened. That's why I'm crying.And she said, "That person is like that. Let's let's forget that." I came back home and wrote in my journal. I love writing in journal. It has always been my safest place.Probably some of you journal too. This is wrong. ...

[Applause] How many of you have learned or tried to learn another language? Show of hands. Almost everybody. Now, of those of you, how many of you have learned or tried to learn another language as an adult? Raise of hands. All right. As an adult and someone who has learned and still learning another language, the notoriously difficult German language, I feel with you. And as an organizational psychologist, I've come to realize that there's another language that we never formally study, yet we rely on every ...

Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance, encouraging individuals to embrace their true selves rather than conforming to external expectations [13][27][28] - It highlights the negative impact of seeking validation from others and the freedom that comes from defining one's own worth [6][18] - The speech suggests practical steps to cultivate authenticity, including embracing small moments, challenging one's comfort zone, and letting go of the need to please others [21][22][23] Psychological Insights - The speech references normative social influence, explaining the human instinct to conform due to the craving for social belonging [15] - It notes that the brain reacts to social rejection similarly to physical pain, highlighting the evolutionary basis for seeking group acceptance [15][16] Practical Application - The speech encourages listeners to view obstacles as opportunities for growth and to focus on self-expression rather than fitting in [19] - It advocates for a mindset shift, urging individuals to find their own "aha moment" and to adapt to life's challenges without losing their true nature [14][26] Scientific Backing - The speech mentions studies showing that living authentically leads to less stress, more joy, and improved mental health [25] - It quotes Dr Brené Brown on vulnerability and courage, reinforcing the idea that authenticity is a daily practice of embracing one's true self [26]

Me the eyes are skinny. Black hair, white girl. The kill boy trying to crawl out, but baby laugh out. Be care now. [Music] I would love to tell you a story about a little boy who was born and raised in a Bavarian Germany, a small town which is called. He was living there with his parents and his sister in an asylum camp which is a place where people stay um without a citizenship. So, they were staying and living in a one-bedroom apartment. When they ate, the food had to be delivered in packages every week. ...

One in five people in Northern Ireland has a disability. Picture it. One in five would fill the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park here in Belfast more than 20 times.One in 10 young adults aged 16 to 24 have a disability. And right now, the voices of those young adults are largely forgotten, neglected, abandoned, and lost. This means these young people, including my son, remain part of the invisible population.We all deserve to be seen, heard, and included, don't we. When my son Caleb was approaching ...

The first of these questions is how often do we throw around the word happy and happiness. It's almost as if the meaning is simple and self-explanatory. But if I asked you right now to define happiness, to tell me what it means to live a happy life, I bet you'd hesitate.When psychology attempted to do this, we got over 20 definitions of happiness in the form of theories like the self-determination theory or frameworks that highlight the need for autonomy, goal setting, and self-acceptance. Beyond this, ther ...

I'm just sitting there by that cozy spot near the window. The one with the soft light that always makes the words seem just a little more alive. Today, it's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Again, it's the 21st time I read it.Each time I open it, I'm amazed at how much I still love it. how much I feel like I'm fighting my way through the tri- wizard tournament with Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The words flow almost automatically, and I don't even need to read them.I know them by heart. But today, something ...

[موسيقى] [تصفيق] قصتي مثل قصه اي شخص خسر حدا بحبه هيدي سيروره الحياه بس قصتي مثل قصه منها قصه خساره حياتها من عمر 30 لعمر ال 35 وقفت مرتين اول مره ما سمعت فيها صوت حسيت بموجه سخنه سكوت تام ركدت بوقت على المستشفى لطبيب بجروحي بس ما كنت عارفه انه الجرح الحقيقي ما كان بجسمي الجرح الحقيقي كان بقلبي لما قالوا لي انه سندك وزوجك راح رجعت حسيت بنفس الشعور من شهر على القد لما اعطوني ايام لاودع فيها بي قلت له قد ايه بحبه وانه هو تاج راسي انه ما يخاف على حدا بوجودي لبين ما يظهر من المستشفى مع انه كنت عارفه انه ما راح ...

You're arrogant. You're too shy. You're fragile. Too much. Too girly. Too whitewashed. Too Chinese. That's what they said to me. That's what I heard. Sometimes said it to my face. Sometimes said it behind my back. And at first I joked about it. You clearly need therapy, not me. I'm perfect. Yeah, the arrogant one. But later in the washroom, on the train, laying lying awake at night, the silence will sneak in and I will start to ask myself, wait, who am I really? That question followed me through my teenage ...