A Mental Health Remix on Student Loan Debt Repayment | Jaz Burgess | TEDxTexasStateUniversity

Over 44 million borrowers in the U.S. struggle to navigate the overwhelming waters of student loan debt while also trying to maintain their mental and emotional health. Jaz Burgess shares how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helped her take back her life and reframe her perspective on student loan repayment. Jaz hopes her story will remind viewers of their worth and value beyond their student loan balance. Jaz Burgess is the Founder and Executive Director of Hustle Meets Grace, an online Wellness Consulting Company specializing in integrating yoga, meditation and mindfulness-based practices. After attaining her professional counseling license, Jaz is looking forward to expanding the offerings at Hustle Meets Grace to include a counseling private practice and yoga studio to help clients find healing through mindful movement and relaxation. In addition, Jaz is a life coach for first generation college students UTSA, where she facilitates leadership experiences focusing on personal development, financial literacy and emotional intelligence. 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