The Yin and Yang of Happiness: Why Feeling Down is OK | Simon Z | TEDxYouth@NIS
The Balance of Happiness and Melancholy - We often chase happiness, believing that success, achievements, or even winning the lottery will secure it. But what if happiness isn’t meant to be permanent? In this talk, Simon explores the natural flow of our emotions, backed by personal experiences, research on happiness adaptation, and insights from neurobiology. Discover why moments of melancholy are not signs of failure, but rather crucial parts of a balanced mental life. Video Editor: Sherlock Roberts Beyond the stage, Simon is a soccer enthusiast, finding joy in the strategy and teamwork of the game. A lover of the arts, you can also see Simon in productions and talent shows, expressing himself through singing and acting, using performance as a medium to connect with others and deepen their exploration of emotion. His talk will help you to keep going, even on the darkest of days. 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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