Amanda Jones’ talk is about her personal reflection with regards to time management and the unnecessary emphasis our society has placed upon it as a prerequisite to success. Amanda Jones is a ninth-grade student at Mountain Brook Junior High. Her interests include running and spending time with her family and friends. Amanda’s talk is about how technology is blurring the line between our school/work and home lives. 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