In this TEDX Talk Olivia recounts her experience of attending summer camp in Texas and being away from her mother and father for the first time. She explains why emotions associated with being negative such as fear and anger are actually meant to help us. However, often we react to negative emotions when we don’t need to. She sites research about positive and negative thinking to persuade the audience to give more attention to helpful positive thinking. Olivia Borengasser has attended YCIS since K3 and currently attends Year 5 at YCIS Chongqing. She is an active girl who enjoys football, rollerblading and bicycling. As a K4 student, Olivia covered her entire face everytime she and her classmates got on stage—she couldn’t stand all of those parents, teachings and classmates looking at her. Now that’s all changed. Olivia has been involved in TEDX talks since Year 3 and is passionate about getting on stage to share what she feels strongly about. 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

Video games are not just fun, they can offer you benefits to help make you a better person. Year 4 student at YCIS Chongqing, China. 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

TEDx talk under the theme “Designing the Future,” focusing on how internal comparison—measuring progress against one’s past self rather than others—can drive meaningful personal growth and help shape a more intentional future Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering .Passionate about software development, with skills in C, Python, Java, and system design. 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

Monique shares her story about nightmares and how she over come her fear. Year 4 student at YCIS Chongqing, China. 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

Balancing screen time is essential for good eye health. Max discusses why screen time is important and how to use it wisely. Year 3 student at YCIS Chongqing, China.Year 3 student at YCIS Chongqing, China. 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

Luann describes what she learned about her experience through covered and how she finally improved her self-esteem. Year 4 student at YCIS Chonging, China. 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