The Impact of Anxiety and What We Can Do About It! | Sharon Selby | TEDxBrentwoodCollegeSchool

Anxiety is on the rise and it's having a negative impact on children, teens and adults everywhere. We all have some level of anxiety but when it heightens, we may not be aware of the best strategies for managing it. In Sharon's TedX talk, she will share three powerful mind shifts, which we can implement right away. These valuable tools help us all to surf the waves of anxiety, thus lessening our own anxiety and the anxiety of those around bus, impacting lives forever. By moving from anxious and avoidant to being courageous and confident, we can be free from the grips of anxiety. Sharon Selby is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and has been counselling children, teens and families for over twenty years. She's a mother of two teens and the author of the children's book (and parent resource): Surfing the Worry Imp's Wave - Empowering children to understand and manage anxiety. She has been featured on Breakfast Television Vancouver, and St. John's Ambulance Anxiety Expert-on-Air series as well as in many magazines and podcast interviews.
Sharon's goal is to bring less stress and more joy to as many people as possible, by increasing awareness about anxiety and the powerful strategies to manage it. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@SomosLaNuevaEra]

LOVE & MEDITATION ❤️

[@muskankalra2516]

This video should have more views and likes, it's one of the most amazing video on Anxiety I have seen.

[@AnimeMindfulness]

Best Ted talk

[@helengould1129]

A clear and concise message coupled with some specific strategies for children, teens and adults. Great talk, Sharon!

[@macarenaoromi4784]

I just want to say: thank you so much for this talk

[@JanineBrolly]

Congrats Sharon! Great talk and much needed! Way to inspire and spread the word!!

[@bonifaciotracy]

Congrats Sharon!!! Great message for everyone.

[@therealrachelfreedman5801]

Thank you for the great advice and helpful tips!! I'll definitely use them!!

[@jennmariecoe1]

Well done Sharon! Thank you for continuing to share your wisdom and help us all gain the tools we need around this issue!

[@janetmoore6338]

So many of the students I work with in schools deal with anxiety. Thanks for giving lots of great examples and stories, as well as specific strategies for how to handle anxiety and its impact on daily life. Very important messages and well articulated. Thank you.

[@allsportscars]

This is a very good synopsis of a very difficult problem that affects so many teens. Thank you for breaking it down so more of us can be more effective at helping others close to us.

[@nathalieplatel-mutsaerts875]

Bravo, Sharon. You have explained well how to recognize one's own negative thoughts, and how to flip them into positive, healthy thoughts and feelings. Useful information for all ages.

[@christinekutzner3992]

Sharon well done! Great message.

[@dawnamueller2235]

What a great talk and such an important issue for the youth of our generation to learn these strategies now before they become debilitating. Well done!

[@luburke8045]

A great talk discussing coping strategies for kids and teens to overcome anxiety. Each and every one of us can benefit from listening to this TedX talk.

[@prattenbury3926]

This is a well delivered TedX talk. Sharon Selby tackles anxiety using effective visual imagery and powerful methods, helping our kids and teens in practical ways.

[@janine1940]

auto share to my best friend who also have anxiety

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Nix Ann, Reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice and have a healthier life. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back straight, eyes closed, be as still as possible and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly the mind will relax. No deep inhalation-exhalation needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down on your back and observe your breath. Stillness brings internal peace. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

[@JustMe-pq7je]

Hmm. My Neighbour has a yuppie Dog. I never know when it is going to bark and spoil my enjoyment sitting in the Garden. I dread it barking and it causes me angst. This is obviously a different sort of anxiety to what she refers to So? It tells me that not all anxiety are the same.