Motivated by her struggles with academic pressure and distraction, Kareena dedicated her talk to Unlocking The Flow State. She shared how mastering focus and harnessing the brain’s natural rhythms can make studying more effective and enjoyable. Drawing on neuroscience and personal experience as an IBDP student, she explained how students can overcome procrastination, distraction, and overwhelm by eliminating flow blockers, setting clear goals, and building focus rituals. Kareena believes that unlocking the flow state can empower students to take control of their learning journeys and unlock greater confidence, productivity, and balance in their lives. Kareena Sarkar, a junior at Canadian Academy, is passionate about unlocking human potential through better learning habits. 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