Toxic Productivity | Fernando Velasco de la Fuente | TEDxLas Hayas College Youth

Описание: Toxic productivity is a mindset that makes you feel guilty for resting and primarily affects young people, students, and athletes today. There's a constant push to get good grades in school, look good, play sports, and so on; however, often, trying to meet all these standards leads to exhaustion that can easily be mistaken for weakness, when in reality it's the result of excessive effort sustained over a long period. Toxic productivity makes us believe that rest is something that must be earned, when in fact it's a biological necessity. We need to stop glorifying tiredness, promote mental health, and remember that personal worth doesn't depend on achievements. My name is Fernando Velasco de la Fuente. I was born on March 19, 2008, in Xalapa, Veracruz, the city where I have lived ever since. I have studied at Colegio Las Hayas since I was very young, specifically from kindergarten to the present, where I am in my fourth semester of high school.
I have always done very well in school. There isn't really any subject that I find too difficult; however, I have a special interest in biology, plants, and animals. I also train in mountain biking and I am fascinated by mountains and volcanoes. This passion has led me, at the age of 17, to climb the highest volcano in my country and the seventh highest overall, from my front door to the summit by bicycle in 12 hours. I aspire to climb many more mountains and continue practicing the sport I love so much. 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