TED Radio Hour
So Awkward: How to embrace the embarrassing
Apr 19, 2024
Social scientist, cartoonist, journalist, and counselor discuss embracing awkwardness. Topics include middle school reflections, navigating social awkwardness, growth, creativity, connection, candid sex education, and embracing authenticity.
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Quick takeaways
- Embrace awkwardness as a source of creativity and unique talents.
- Awkwardness exists on a continuum and can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.
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Embracing Awkwardness and Rediscovering Playfulness
Middle school experiences of feeling socially awkward are shared, highlighting the journey of Ty and his friends rediscovering the joy of play during school recess. Their wrestling matches and subsequent realization of being different but playful shed light on the importance of embracing awkwardness.
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