O ciclo da conquista | Beatriz Uehara | TEDxEscola Concept Ribeirão Preto

A palestra TEDx de Beatriz Uehara aborda a busca incessante por ambição e perfeccionismo, e como a necessidade constante de superar metas pode levar ao esgotamento físico e mental. A palestrante compartilha sua experiência pessoal de insatisfação contínua e de uma busca obsessiva por notas altas e honrarias. Segundo dados da ADM Parham Pediatrics citados na palestra, mais de 85% dos estudantes se sentem sobrecarregados pela pressão por desempenho. Ela também cita a psicóloga Carol Dweck para explicar que focar no processo reduz a pressão.

• Ambição e perfeccionismo podem levar ao esgotamento
• Dados sobre estresse estudantil da ADM Parham Pediatrics
• Pesquisa de Carol Dweck sobre foco no processo

In this TEDx presentation, Beatriz Uehara addresses the relentless pursuit of ambition and perfectionism, reflecting on how the constant drive to surpass goals can lead to physical and mental exhaustion. The speaker shares her own experience with a continuous feeling of dissatisfaction and an obsessive pursuit of top grades and honors, illustrating how focusing exclusively on results makes us forget to rest and value past achievements. She presents data from ADM Parham Pediatrics to highlight that more than 85% of students experience overwhelming stress due to performance pressure, and references research by psychologist Carol Dweck to explain that focusing on the process reduces pressure and helps reach goals in a healthy manner. Uehara invites the audience to acknowledge that having ambition and striving for success is not a mistake, but emphasizes the importance of breaking the vicious cycle of endless self-demand. The speaker reminds us that when reaching a goal, it is essential to pause, reflect, and appreciate the work accomplished, giving ourselves proper credit and allowing our minds to rest before taking on the next challenge. Grade 7 student at Escola Concept Ribeirão Preto 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