Power of Self-Talk |Akshitha| TEDx TIPS Trichy Youth | Akshitha Balakrishnan | TEDxTIPS Trichy Youth
Ever argued with yourself and lost? Akshitha takes us on a witty yet profound journey inside the human mind, where our loudest critic often lives rent-free. Through humor, science, and personal stories, she explores the power of self-talk and how transforming our inner voice from a bully to a cheerleader can reshape confidence, courage, and life itself.
Akshitha Balakrishnan, a 10th-grade student at The Indian Public School in Trichy, is known among her friends as the one who over-thinks every detail—from math problems to the perfect emoji. This very tendency inspired her talk. Like many teens, she has often found her inner voice sounding more like a critic than a cheerleader. However, learning to transform that mental noise into something kinder and braver fundamentally changed how she faces exams, challenges, and even the stage today. Her talk is a reflection of that personal journey—a mix of humour, honesty, and heart, mirroring the person she is. 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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