Overwhelm hits teens hard. They’re told to “stay positive” or “be logical,” but in such moments, that advice rarely helps. In this TEDx talk, Anjan Kasi Sampath draws from brain science and personal experience to share a new idea: replace “Why is this happening?” with “What is happening?” This subtle shift creates emotional collaboration—where emotion and logic stop competing and start working together. The result? Teens stop spiraling and start responding with clarity and control—in overwhelming moments. Anjan Kasi is a software architect, performance coach for teens, and creator of the VISIONx™ framework, training Gen Z to confidently own their value and stand out—building successful careers from day one. He’s a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, award-winning Toastmaster, and was featured in Business Innovators Magazine for his groundbreaking work on Gen Z. Learn more at www.anjankasispeaks.com 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