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The Missing Ingredient in Self Care | Portia Jackson-Preston | TEDxCrenshaw



The Missing Ingredient in Self Care | Portia Jackson-Preston | TEDxCrenshaw

What happens if you push yourself too hard? What happens when your body tells you to stop yet, you keep going? Portia shares how self-care brought her back to health and it can help you too. Portia is passionate about promoting a holistic and inclusive approach to self-care that takes into consideration how cultural and social factors as well as experiences of discrimination based on identity markers (e.g. race, class, gender identity, sexual orientation) may trigger one’s need for self-care and shape one’s willingness–or reluctance—to engage in self-care practices.
Preston has been an Assistant Professor of Public Health at Cal State Los Angeles for the past three years, and will transition to Cal State Fullerton, this Fall. Her research focuses on addressing health disparities and promoting health equity through inclusive approaches to self-care at the individual and organizational level. She earned her Doctorate of Public Health from UCLA, a Masters of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and her Bachelors degree in Cultural and Social Anthropology from Stanford University. 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

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48 Comments

  12. @rachanaa6745 on

    This speech gave me goosebumps… so much thoughtful and detailed. One cannot take self care lightly. I am taking notes and something is crying within me at the same time and feel like I do need to take some time back for myself. Thank you for sharing these thoughts. Best regards !

  15. @But4grace on

    You are telling my story I am sitting here in bed with a blood pressure 160/80 and still trying to jump in the care and go shopping thank you for helping me see that my self care is important so that I can live the abundant life all the things you talked about were issues I was feeling this morning thank you

  21. @deborahbattles8883 on

    For my Self-Care/ Wellness Plan I will be exercising, attending all doctors appointments, eating properly and finishing with friends and family for relaxation.

  33. @Bill0102 on

    This content is a wellspring of innovative and critical insights. I read a book with akin subjects that transformed my critical thinking skills. "Your Body Your Temple" by Sophia Wintergreen

  37. @avinaSolanki on

    Self care according to society is that it's focused on the individual ,it reflects society's value of self reliance. It's flawed.
    But what self-care really is ?
    Self care is any practice that help to manage anxiety and stress and promote well being.
    Self care categories :
    1. Physical self care – walking or dancing or exercising.
    Medical routine and dental care.
    2. Psychological self care – writing journal daily for self reflection that helps to set realistic goals , better understand needs and process stressful situations.
    3. Emotional self care – having compassion for oneself everyday in life.
    4. Spiritual self care – connecting regularly with source of faith n hope being part of faith community and spending time in nature.
    5. Relational self care – spending time with family , true friends and partner.
    6. Professional self care – pursuing work that is invigorating , setting boundaries around that work and establishing mechanisms for support from peers and mentors.

    Also ,
    Decrease stress
    Improve nutrition & physical activity regimen
    Shedding weight ( healthy regimen )

    Self care should be a practical reality after all.

    Love ❤

  39. @Encourager-Purpose-Destiny on

    🙏Let Us Pray: God, I ask You in Jesus’ name teach the writer of this prayer and myself how to take care of ourselves physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, financially, and relationally for Your glory God. And bless each of us with the wisdom, desire, strength, and follow-through to do so. Because we need to be heathy physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and financially to take care of all that You have called us to do. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith it is so in Jesus’ name.

  41. @user-cq4vk1wv9u on

    Just found this Talk and absolutely enjoyed your break down. Wonderful put and explained will definitely be using as a model for the future. Thank you ❤

  42. @mercybenibo on

    Thank you so much for this value pack session, you're truly inspiring. I'm definitely going to start implementing these amazing principles.

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