High School Intelligent Living Workshop
The Love to Share Foundation America (LTSF) High School Intelligent Living Workshop was conducted virtually on July 30, 2026 (3:00–5:00 PM CST) for high school students, with Sriram Ramanujam from Houston serving as the speaker.
The concept of this workshop was introduced by Mk Ramanujam who laid out the core ideas for speakers and organizers.
Prior to the event, interested students completed a registration form and a pre-workshop questionnaire that gathered anonymous feedback on their biggest sources of stress and what they hoped to gain from the session. These responses were incorporated into the presentation to make the discussion more relevant and interactive.
The workshop focused on practical strategies for managing stress and navigating everyday challenges through the concept of Intelligent Living. Key topics included understanding stress, identifying common categories of worries, and applying the Warrior Toolkit, which introduced six evidence-based strategies: Positive Reappraisal, Micro Action Timer, Gratitude, Values Compass, Worry Window, and Awe Switch. Participants also practiced applying these techniques to real-life situations through interactive discussions.
To encourage engagement, the session incorporated an opening discussion question, pre-workshop survey results, an Agree/Disagree activity using Zoom reactions, breakout room discussions centered around real-life scenarios, and an interactive Q&A. Following the workshop, participants received the presentation slides and a feedback questionnaire.
Overall, youth appreciated the practical, easy-to-implement strategies, interactive format, and opportunity to discuss stress in a comfortable environment with peers. Suggestions for future workshops included shortening the session to approximately one hour and providing additional time for breakout discussions. The workshop demonstrated that students value practical mental wellness tools that can be applied to academics, extracurricular activities, and everyday decision-making.
