What is grief?, and how to overcome it. I am aware that not many people talk about grief. It is something that may make some people uncomfortable, but it happens. It is important to learn how to overcome it- some tips or ideas on how to deal with grief in case you ever find yourself in this emotional process. Grief is a feeling that we all feel when we lose someone very important to us. It can be any person: someone in your family, a friend, etc. It can be pets like dogs, cats, etc. To grieve is natural in the process of loss. I know because I have experienced loss a couple of times. In my experience, grief comes and goes in waves of sadness. I know this first-hand. My father had cancer. After fighting cancer for four years, he entered palliative care and died the following week. I was devastated when he passed away, as it changed my whole world. Through the next months, and even years, I have learned this valuable message: Grief never goes away, we only learn how to live with it. To learn to live with grief, to overcome it, it really helps to have a routine. When you feel too sad to do anything, that’s when the routine helps, it gives you structure and order when you need it most; when you feel lost. From experience, I can tell you that getting help is another great way to overcome grief. I talked with people: friends, family, acquaintances, etc. I also entered group sessions with other people who went through the same things. It’s nice to know there are other people who can connect with you about similar experiences- to know you are not alone. I also practiced activities that made me feel calm, that brought me peace, or a way to express my pain. I recommend that everyone should have a hobby, because it really helps to do what you love to distract yourself from grieving. Loss can make oneself feel powerless, I know this, I went through this process. However, I found my strength to overcome grief, to keep going on- to carry on with life. After all, Life keeps moving, you either go with the flow, or you get stuck and cannot keep up. I believe that anyone has the capability of finding their own strength to carry on. I would like to share a quote from the comic-book character Professor X in the film Days of the Future Past: “Just because someone stumbles, loses their way, doesn’t mean they’re lost forever. Sometimes, we all need a little help.” To me, this phrase is inspirational, because it relates with what I’ve lived through. I find it true that sometimes, we do need help to find our strengths, and that’s okay. To need help doesn’t mean you’re weak. No, sometimes help makes us stronger, makes us better people. Thank you all for listening, and haven given me your time to share this message. Hello everyone! My name is Alex Balkin, I am a 11th grade student This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Hi! My name is Amanda Zúñiga, I am 16 years old and I was born in Querétaro. I love playing soccer, panting, reading and spending time with my family. Hi! My name is Amanda Zúñiga, I am 16 years old and I was born in Querétaro. I love playing soccer, panting, reading and spending time with my family. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Before I can expect others to have a certain perception of me I must first learn to understand the perception I have of myself. As individuals we tend to focus on the expectations of others on ourselves but we often forget that our self acceptance and well-being also comes from within. The focus that I want this TED talk to have is on the value we assign to ourselves as people and how we often pressure ourselves and demerit ourselves based on specific boxes that we try to put ourselves into to measure our own success. Personally, when I have found a discipline or an area that I succeed at I set myself to those highest standards and when I struggle or fall short of these unrealistic expectations I belittle my person. Especially, in moments when people ask me about what defines me as a person or when looking into universities and career paths I unknowingly decide whether I am or not good enough. In particular, I am aiming towards exploring what true personal value is defined by and how changing this perspective of oneself can help to understand the multi-faceted mentality, and complexity of an individual. My objective for this TEDx talk is to inspire self insightfulness in myself and others in the way we assign value to ourselves and how this affects our self-acceptance and well-being in our entire lives. I am a 11th grade student This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Public Speaking is not just a performance, but a incite of creating change. I will explore the transformative power of public speaking emphasizing how it connects us with our communities. I will address the common fear of speaking in public and discuss the untapped potential of our voices. My ultimate goal is to help people realize the value of their voices and how they can ignite change.I am Ana Paula a 10th grade student This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

It is common for young people, including myself, to feel limited by our age. To feel like things are not possible because we are too young. Well, I come to contradict all of those outrageous beliefs. I have always been interested in selling things no matter how or what. Managing small businesses throughout the years has taught me that age is just a number, instead of limiting you it would give you a head start. It can be intimidating to start your own business or imagine yourself as a successful entrepreneur because it is not common and it is a common misconception that when you are young you are irresponsible, immature, and naive. Well, good news you can be a business owner at any age it just requires dedication and believing in yourself. I have already gone through all the stages of doubt and fear but I have managed a business since I was in freshman year of high school. It has come with difficult situations that I have needed to overcome and have developed many new skills. Managing a business not only rewards you economically but also with experience. Going through complicated situations and experiencing things is the best way to learn and evolve. All of these points will be connected to my personal experience which justifies how possible it is for people my age to be successful in managing a business. Also I will address how listening to the world's needs and your interest equals success. For example, considering the environmental current needs of the world can help develop a great business idea combined with something you are interested in. Nowadays, everyone wants to be successful and earn money but it is key that your purpose and goals are well determined so you don't get lost on the way. I am Daniela Tenorio, a 12th grade student. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In this animation, Zita shares how she and her team combined their love for science to create a product aimed at supporting wellness. Zita is currently a student at Shekou International School. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx