Running towards a life I love | Teesha Roy | TEDxWarwick Salon

Teesha shares her personal journey of living with ADHD and how taking up long-distance running helped her channel restless energy into clarity and discipline. She emphasizes breaking big goals into small steps, letting go of perfectionism, and finding strength in showing up authentically. Teesha, studying Data Diagnostics and Digital Health, is a passionate advocate for resilience, self-acceptance, and personal growth, using her journey with ADHD and running to inspire others.
Through fitness, she has redefined discipline and perseverance, proving that progress is built one step at a time. By embracing movement as a tool for clarity and confidence, she challenges the idea of perfection and encourages people to show up for themselves, despite obstacles. Her story is a testament to the power of authenticity, small consistent actions, and the courage to step outside societal expectations to create a path of one's own. 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