Unlocking the power of mindset | Jude Tawfik | TEDxYouth@DAA

Jude discusses the importance of having a healthy mindset and how it affects one’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. I also talk about the concept of fixed vs. growth mindset and how it is essential to change one’s mindset in order to deal with issues effectively. I share my personal experiences of having a fixed mindset and how it affected my social and academic life in high school. I finish by highlighting the benefits of a growth mindset, including being more open to challenges, taking feedback as a learning opportunity, and continuing to learn and grow throughout life. Jude Tawfik is currently seventeen-years-old and in her first year as an IBDP student at GEMS Dubai American Academy. She is from Egypt but has lived in Dubai for her whole life. She is an only child and lives with her mom, grandma, and dog. She loves painting and playing volleyball and football as well as music and traveling. She is super excited to be a speaker at the TEDxYouth@DAA event this year! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at