CTRL+SHIFT+ALT: Hacking the Way You See The World | Udita Satish | TEDxSISJ Youth
In her talk, Udita Satish explores how transformation comes not from working harder but from hitting three mental keys, CTRL, ALT, and SHIFT. She shares her journey from burnout and perfectionism to self-acceptance, showing how pausing, reframing thoughts, and reshaping identity can rewire the brain. Through science and personal experience, she reveals how this mindset reboot helps us break free from old patterns and live with clarity and purpose. A former Head Girl and national-level Spell Bee winner, Udita is a top-performing student, health tech researcher and passionate public speaker. From MCing school events to exploring neuroscience, coding and languages, her curiosity knows no bounds. In her TEDx talk, she shares how pausing, shifting perspectives and embracing change can help us break free from stress and thrive in chaos by reprogramming how we think, grow and face life. 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
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