How to Conquer Stress and Do Hard Things | Sangeetha Rai | TEDxKULeuvenBrussels

[@MardiGrazz]

The comparison between resilience kits and insurance was genius. It makes so much sense to prepare for stress like we do for emergencies.

[@kunalgirase2996]

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[@ELUVV80108]

"Your mind is susceptible to suggestions. It learns whatever you teach it." Love that!!

[@sangeetharai4130]

💯- The power of our brain's neuroplasticity is undeniable-it can help us achieve anything

[@ElegantEye]

The way you overcame barriers in a male-dominated field is SO motivating! As someone working in tech, I totally relate to that glass ceiling, and I’m pumped to build my own kit now.

[@sangeetharai4130]

I’m so glad the message resonated with you. Breaking through those barriers takes resilience, and I have no doubt you’ll be building a powerful kit of your own. You've got this 💪

[@mathewgee6259]

I never realized how much stress impacts our daily lives until you shared that stat about 75-90% of doctor visits being stress-related. Time to get serious about managing it!

[@sangeetharai4130]

I was also surprised by the stress statistics. I agree, it's time we get proactive about managing it

[@diegofashiondesign]

Loved how you pointed out that successful people often use resilience techniques without even realizing it. Makes me wonder what I’ve been doing without knowing it!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks for sharing. I didn’t realize it until I started researching. It was interesting to read about all the different resiliency kits used by successful people in all walks of life. Would love to hear more if you figure yours out.

[@iitmssiva]

@@sangeetharai4130 BTW, one of the examples I can think of concerns kids growing up near the Marina beach in the fishermen's community. I grew up in Triplicane, in which Marina Beach is located. It is a firsthand experiencing noticing the way by which those kids would handle situations compared to us. They would be willing to take it head-on! Perhaps, that resilience comes because they have to face a lot of hardships triggered by poverty and uncertainties. I have also been teaching at IIT Madras and I again see the sheltered kids' responses to the difficult (well, so called) they face in life. You are spot on in talking about resilience techniques that help not necessarily in terms of success but as a way of life to naturally ward off stress.

[@sangeetharai4130]

@@iitmssiva It’s fascinating how environments shape resilience-those growing up amidst challenges often develop it naturally, while others may need to cultivate it intentionally. . Teaching at IIT Madras must give you such a unique perspective on this contrast. Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

[@jennick4311]

I love how you draw from the strength found in your roots and use it to shape your resilience.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you smile 😊 My roots are such a big part of who I am, and I’m glad that came through in the talk.

[@TaraRajendran]

Loved the elephant chain analogy! "The mind is susceptible to suggestions. It learns whatever you teach it"! Powerful message and excellent presentation!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much! I'm glad the elephant chain analogy resonated with you. It’s amazing how our minds can be shaped by the narratives we feed them.

[@ravirai1834]

An excellent speech. She depicted very well that the lessons learnt in tulunadu from her Ajja and Ajji can be applied anywhere in the world. Those lessons have universal applicability. Presented confidentiality and beauty is that she involved the four generations of her family in the learning process.

[@sangeetharai4130]

We have a rich culture in tulunadu, and our wise ancestors have imparted so much knowledge. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to share a glimpse of it with the world. Thank you so much for your very kind words 😊

[@sanderburton]

This talk was so relevant to what many of us are going through right now. Stress is everywhere, but having a clear strategy like the resiliency kit makes it feel more manageable.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Resiliency kits have definitely helped me. I’d love to hear if you created one and how it worked out for you.

[@samarnan]

Wow, I’ve never thought about stress management in such a practical way before! Your idea of customizing kits for different stressors makes so much sense.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks so much for sharing. I’d love to hear how it works out for you

[@antobernard8115]

That was superb Sangeeta. Resiliency kit. Will start implementing. Wow. Congrats.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much! I’m thrilled you found it superb and are excited to start using the Resiliency Kit. 😊

[@blaisedominique]

What a powerful story. Going from feeling like a nobody in a new country to becoming a tech leader is seriously inspiring, thank you.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for your kind words! The journey from a nobody to a successful leader wasn’t without its challenges. Strong support and my customized resiliency kits got me through it. If you decide to create your own kit, I’d love to hear how it works for you

[@suehawke]

Describing your grandparents and their influence on your life made me feel like I got a cuddle from the memory of mine.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for saying that ❤. I’m so glad that my story evoked those warm memories of your own grandparents. Our shared experiences and connections truly shape who we are, and it's beautiful to celebrate them together.

[@abradisme]

I loved how you connected your childhood memories with the topic of resilience. It’s so powerful to see how much we can learn from our past and apply it to overcoming stress today.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Our past holds valuable lessons that can shape our future. All it takes is taking the time to pause and reflect regularly

[@aditipai681]

Great job! The memories of grandparents in South Indian home struck a chord..

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for sharing. Grandparents really are the best teachers and create the most wonderful memories

[@vishwasshenoy5059]

Resiliency kit is a must these days... this address is a great help... well done Sangeeta.... liked the source of your inspiration which came from your grand parents & your native home...

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks so much for watching. Agree that our past holds valuable lessons that can inspire us and can help shape our future.

[@allysonklasinski4445]

My favorite quotes…”unwavering positivity in the face of adversity” and “focus on what you can control”. I’ll be working on building a few customizable resiliency kits of my own! Well done! 🎉

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you. It can be challenging to stay positive when things aren't going our way, but in those moments, we must focus on what we can control and maintain unwavering positivity in the face of adversity to navigate through the dark times

[@guidolazzaro1396]

It's good hearing advice like this, good to know that you can conquer the hard things!

[@camilagodoy169]

What an inspiring talk. Being a Brazilian immigrant myself, I can relate with a lot of points in this history. Thank you for sharing!!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for sharing. Many of us immigrants share similar experiences, and I'm truly grateful for the chance to deliver a talk that resonates with so many diverse communities

[@Bulleyes22]

Watching this video on Saturday morning, I can totally relate to your situation. I’m in the same spot right now. In stress, can’t focus on anything, things are not moving in my direction. Hopefully, this will give me courage to be resilient. Much love from Melbourne 🇦🇺

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for sharing! 💗 I hope you identify the main source of stress in your life today and create a customized resiliency kit to address it. If you practice it consistently, you'll find yourself in a much better place. Wishing you all the best

[@hudson-crawford]

Such an insightful talk! It’s rare to hear someone break down stress management in such a clear and actionable way.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad the talk resonated with you and that the approach felt clear and actionable 😊

[@chandrashekargaajula2131]

Loved that you shared your personal stories that have made you who you are. That is what makes your solutions believable. 🙏🏼

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you 🙏 I'm so glad my personal stories resonated with you. I truly believe that sharing real experiences makes the message more relatable and impactful.

[@hinicetrygoodbye]

Honestly, I think this is one of the most practical talks I’ve seen in a while. Your advice feels like something anyone can apply, regardless of their situation. Well done!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you found the talk practical and applicable-it's great to hear that the insights resonate with you!

[@taranathhegde843]

WOW. Reflection of Sangettha's upbringing by her proud parents. What a mixture of life experience and Samskara !!!! Great listen to her.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much. We have a rich culture, samskara and our wise ancestors have imparted so much knowledge. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to share a glimpse of it with the world

[@mikedrawley]

I really appreciate having found this talk... I know I make stressful situations worse for myself by thinking on all the parts of it and what could have been done differently or prevented and that's not helpful in the moment so I'm going to start thinking about what I _can_ control in those situations, thank you

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks for sharing Focusing on what you can control is a great strategy. I constantly remind myself to do it in challenging situations

[@normaprabhu4516]

Superb talk! Very educative! Keep up the good work Sangeeta

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@johannawaring1202]

I love hearing a breakdown on how to conquer mental hurdles! This topic has the potential for so many complexities and you made it so simple. Well done, Sangeetha!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@tomdashwood9578]

your talk was such a breath of fresh air. I appreciate how you blended personal stories with actionable advice. It makes the concept of resiliency kits feel so doable.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear that the blend of stories and advice resonated with you and made resiliency kits feel within reach.

[@jessicaswearingen7745]

I love the personal stories you shared with us, and your advice on how to build a customized resiliency kit is spot on. Thank you, and great job, Sangeetha! 🎉

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for your support in this journey 😊

[@pcbegur]

That’s awesome 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😃 I like the concept of the Resiliency Kit, and your wonderful journey of self discovery! Great going Sangeetha 👍🏻😃

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much! 😊 I’m glad you liked the concept of the Resiliency Kit. It’s been an incredible journey, and your encouragement means a lot to me! 🙏

[@arundathiom9247]

Very inspiring talk. Didn't know about all the challenges you went through to become the successful and confident person you are today. And I love the fact that you are using your skills to mentor and empower others. Keep up the great work!!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤

[@mohanattavar9730]

Wow! Hi Sangeetha enjoyed every bit of your talk show. I loved every tulu word you used during your talk. Your tribute to tulu culture , tulunad in general and your grand parents in particular, blended very nicely with the topic. Being a head of tech company myself I go through lot of stress. Yes as you rightly put it, I use my customized resilience kit unknowingly ( I didn’t know that something like this existed till I heard you) to overcome it. It has worked for me to control what I could control. Congratulations and so proud to see people from my tulinad leaving their footprints in US👍

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed my talk and appreciated the Tulu references. It's wonderful to connect with someone who understands the importance of our culture. I'm glad to hear that your own customized resilience kit has been helpful in managing stress 👍

[@leepasbrig130]

Sangeetha, fantastic content, practical implementation, great storytelling, and bringing your journey to inspire us! Love it!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks so much Lee 💗

[@ManishaShetty-m5j]

Very well articulated talk on customised resiliency kits for our stressors!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks a lot! I’m glad you liked the talk on customized resiliency kits 😊

[@paulahcatania6137]

Very educative How lovely..good job. Sangeeta didn't forget her culture 👌

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much! Keeping culture close is definitely a source of strength. I'm so glad the message resonated.

[@tonnyalexander1352]

Simple, however easily workable. Congrats.

[@PriyaKumar-e9m]

A very relevant subject with clear solutions too. Good speech Sangeeta. Rock on

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much 😊

[@IAmTheRealRoblox]

Your storytelling was amazing! It’s not every day you hear a talk that makes you think about your own life while being entertained at the same time. Thank you for that!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much! I’m really happy to hear the talk resonated with you. It means a lot that you enjoyed the storytelling too-it’s always a bonus when we can reflect and be entertained at the same time! 😊

[@elizabethvandenbergh]

Waw Sangeetha, how wonderful to see all the beautiful reactions here. An amazing, inspiring and actionable talk!! 👏🏻 I love, love, love the lively delivery. Your stories are very powerful. The idea of the resilience kits is genius. I wish for you to inspire many, many more with your talk.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for being such an incredible coach and for your support in helping me deliver this talk on the big stage! ❤

[@nabhadasgupta3532]

Loved the concept of a resiliency kit to deal with life's stresses. Loved your talk which came straight from the heart Sangeetha .❤

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much ❤

[@Kusuma343]

Thank you Sangeetha for sharing great examples on how resiliency kits can help with stressors

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much.

[@shettysarvotham9224]

Inspiring speach Sangeetha specially you are talking about Tulu nadu, Ajja and Ajji. You did not forget your route & culture. Keep it up...

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for your kind wishes! We have a rich culture, and our wise ancestors have imparted so much knowledge. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to share a glimpse of it with the world

[@jasonopdebeeck4444]

Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect when I started watching, but I walked away with so many good ideas. Your talk was insightful, practical, and motivating. Great job!

[@sangeetharai4130]

So glad to hear that my talk was motivating. I’d love to hear how the resiliency kit works out for you if you decide to try it

[@elizabethjohn1608]

A very important topic beautifully conveyed on a great platform. Congrats Sangeetha!!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you. So glad to hear that my talk resonated with you.

[@anushakarunarathne1095]

Inspiring speech. That was superb Sangeetha

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks so much 😊

[@learnenglishbybangla]

Great speech.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@BharathiHegde-i5h]

Childhood memories stays with u n if uve memorable ones it’ll live with u forever . Nice of u to share them on Tedx talk .

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks mom ❤

[@SandyShetty1002]

Family bonding means alot Sangeeta... Nice talk..

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for highlighting the importance of family bonding and its role in alleviating stress

[@karunakaranprajosh4705]

Wonderful, always nice to hear a speech which connects to your roots.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@pragshetty]

Inspiring and motivatinal talk Sangeeta👏👏👏 All the best

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you very much 😊

[@archiefast]

This is a smart talk... bravo

[@sidharthashetty]

Lovely Sangeeta, brought back a lot of memories. It was like a rewind of life.

[@sangeetharai4130]

I’m so touched to hear that! Its heartwarming my heart to know it brought back such cherished memories for you. 😊🌟

[@jayjaysmom4690]

I love the idea of the Resiliency Kit Sangeetha!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you!

[@taraparente3648]

I loved this! Now you have me thinking of different kits I want to build for my stressors!

[@sangeetharai4130]

I’m so glad you loved it! That’s amazing to hear-building personalized kits for different stressors is such a powerful approach. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

[@TeachernaDiaZulkifli]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful stories ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@susanc57]

Beautiful talk, Sangeetha!

[@ErinKalshaw]

This is so awesome and the idea of personalized resilience kits is so good!!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you. I’d love to hear more if you tried it

[@rajeswaridivakar1781]

Super Sangeetha, I want to learn this mechanism....very good presentation. ❤

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@julianfritzer]

Amazing talk! I’ve been struggling with balancing work and personal life, and your kit-building strategy seems like the perfect way to tackle it. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@sangeetharai4130]

My resiliency kit has helped me with balancing my home and life. I’d love to hear how your kit works out for you . Here are 3 tips to help balance work, home and everything between: ▪️Outsource: identify one thing that you do that can be transferred and taught to someone else. ▪️Tap into your network: ask guidance from someone who excels in a specific task that you are struggling with and request their advice. ▪️Let some things go: really let go of the need for everything to be perfect. It's alright if your bed isn't made impeccably or if not every toy is put away or even if you haven't gotten to the last email in your inbox (as long as it's not urgent). You'll be okay

[@cxpassport]

Great talk Sangeetha! I love how the Customized Resiliency Kit idea is a practical approach to what can be a very unclear, fluid, emotional experience. Allows someone to take control over situations where they can feel very out of control

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks so much ❤ The only thing we can do is focus on what we can control!

[@jessydsouza9311]

Very inspiring! Your take on your past and depicting how it can help in the future was nicely put! Loved your talk, well done Sangeetha 👍

[@sangeetharai4130]

Our past holds valuable lessons that can shape our future. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts 😊

[@lucyskariah711]

Great Talk Sangeetha. All the best for the future 👌🥰

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@chandabeedu2848]

Wawa very nice speach sageeth iam proud of you as u told about our loving family experience of ur child hood❤👍👌

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much ❤

[@vidyashetty336]

Loved the talk. I can totally relate to everything you said ❤

[@sangeetharai4130]

I'm so glad to hear my talk resonated with you-thank you for sharing ❤

[@ushasridhar8873]

What an amazing concept 😮 Sangeetha you rock ❤

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much! 🌟 I’m thrilled you think so! Your support means a lot! 🙌😊

[@RanaiRai]

Thank you for the very inspiring story!!!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@DeeEmm101]

I liked the talk in several ways like others. I would have loved a closing where she described in a bit more detail how she applied the framework to manage her toxic work environment.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks for sharing and for suggesting the idea of using the framework to handle toxic environments. That might be a great topic for another talk or even a group mentoring session .

[@lainiebe]

So inspiring and also such a thrill to see you shine on stage! Well done!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks so much ❤

[@rakhikapadia4930]

Very inspiring , really amazing...loved the speech!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much!

[@sheelarai4037]

Very inspiring with references to ajja and ajji ... super good ❤

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you ❤

[@ShyamkrishnanNair]

What a heartfelt journey! Your story about your grandparents' coconut farm captures the essence of happiness rooted in love and simplicity. It’s inspiring how you turned your challenges into opportunities for growth, especially with your customized resiliency kits. I love the idea of creating specific tools for stress management-it’s like building your personal toolbox for life! Finding joy in small moments and connecting with our roots can make such a difference. It reminds me of my experience with the Sense of Humor Improvement Program by Habit10x, where we learn to find laughter even in tough times. Here’s to building our own kits for happiness and resilience! 🌟

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much for this beautiful message! I'm so glad the story about my grandparents' coconut farm resonated with you-it really is a reminder of the simple joys that keep us grounded. Thank you for sharing your experience with Habit10x's Sense of Humor Improvement Program; finding laughter, even in tough times, is such a powerful way to build resilience. Here’s to building our unique "toolboxes" for living our best lives ! 🌟

[@kgsrinivas123]

Excellent speech, thank you for the inspiration!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you! I'm really glad the speech resonated with you and left you feeling inspired!

[@loicpopote635]

Thank you for this wonderful speech on stress management

[@sangeetharai4130]

Stress management is such an important topic.I'm glad you found the speech helpful 😊

[@luisb03]

❤ great presentation- focus on what you can control!!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@UrvashiMishra-yk2tv]

Amazing talk! Congrats on your success!

[@navrozcharania2628]

After a very long time hearing this kind of narration. ❤

[@sangeetharai4130]

I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed it 💗

[@natashasamani]

❤ love this talk. Especially the Tulu words.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Glad I was able to showcase a bit of my culture in this talk. Thank you ❤

[@aditishah7164]

Great speech! Keep up the good work 👏🏼👏🏼

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks so much 😊

[@geetashetty455]

Looks like a great coping mechanism. Must give this a try

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you. Please let me know how it works for you.

[@TheFighter-Teacher]

Your mind can do anything. Your mind is susceptible to suggestions 📌📌 it learns whatever you teach it✅✅

[@sangeetharai4130]

The power of our brain's neuroplasticity is undeniable-it can help us achieve anything

[@ElizaCanning]

4ra ke events bohot entertaining hote hain, friend ki recommendation bilkul sahi thi

[@tanvi8268]

Thank u so much for such a crucial topic , much needed in today's world ❤️

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you ❤ Glad my talk resonated with you.

[@s.anandhamurugansivakumar8837]

it was awesome mam, thank you sooo much for the customized resilient kit (my stress -not talking with other)

[@ashwinshetty8545]

Wonderfully spoken Sangeeta

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you 😊

[@muzhangodiloommen4783]

Very good ! Thank you so much

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@chetanreddyn]

What an inspiring talk

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks so much

[@suchitaj6078]

Very inspiring and relatable..

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@ChrisE.Wilson]

4RA ka interface aur Finch ka participation, dono milke events ko next level pe le gaye hai

[@naddy19871]

Inspiring speech Sangeetha ❤

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@bonniesuelovelace2592]

🙌🏽 very inspiring! 🙌🏽

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you ❤

[@ashwinishetty5506]

Wonderful speech loved it 😍

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks so much love❤

[@sarayuhegde8997]

This is so inspiring !!

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much! I’m really happy to hear that it resonated with you

[@MinakshiRawat-e2n]

wow, It was so practical and simple! Hope you have understood, You have been successful sharing your idea drastically.

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for your kind worlds 😊

[@thejask2634]

Good to see the Karnataka speaker in Ted talks.❤

[@sangeetharai4130]

Honored to bring a bit of Karnataka to the TEDx stage ❤️😊

[@katiaromanow]

"You're mind learns whatever you teach it" that's my take away. 💪🧠

[@sangeetharai4130]

It’s amazing what our minds can achieve with the right guidance and practice. So glad that resonated with you! 💪

[@shubhadashetty1308]

Very inspiring talk 👍🏻

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you so much ❤

[@supriyasuresh5390]

Excellent… well explained..

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad my talk resonated with you.

[@clarae7538]

The narrative took me back to my childhood .

[@sangeetharai4130]

That’s amazing to hear! It’s great that the narrative evoked such meaningful memories from your childhood. 😊

[@carloda7730]

Thank you! I need this.

[@TheFighter-Teacher]

Great speech 🎉

[@sangeetharai4130]

Thank you for watching 😊