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Elyssa dives deeper into the factors that trap individuals from unlocking their full potential and guides you on the path to self-reflection and becoming a better version of yourself. Elyssa Smith is a trauma-informed life strategist who specializes in empowering women to overcome self-sabotage and trauma, enabling them to break free from procrastination, people-pleasing, and overwhelm. Her expertise lies in reprogramming the effects of trauma, unlocking increased productivity and inner calm. Her innovative self-compassionate time management model has been featured by Forbes Magazine, Thrive Global, and Fox59 Morning News. Elyssa has also shared her knowledge with audiences worldwide through speaking engagements. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family on their Indiana farm, where she keeps up with her energetic nine-year-old and her furry loyal small-but-mighty companion. 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