Hope for the Procrastinator | Angela Joy | TEDxFolsom High School Youth
We often face the dreadful feelings and habits of procrastination and self-doubt, but could they be connected? Even better, could there be a solution to conquering them? Angela Joy, a rising sophomore at Folsom High School, dives into the topic of exploring a resource that provides explanations and practice, turning her own procrastination and self-doubt into confidence. With a unique perspective on technology’s power, she reveals how when used wisely it can offer customized support to further help us overcome problems. By exploring existing tools in our community, we can find solutions to hurdles, helping transform what seemed to be impossible to feel more possible. Angela is an ambitious, hardworking, and creative freshman at Folsom High School. She is passionate about technology and its real-world applications. She is eager to explore the countless possibilities that technology offers for the future and is committed to expanding her knowledge about the field. In her spare time you can find her reading, spending time with close ones, or being around her pets. 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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