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

50 Comments

  1. @ricky5538 on December 17, 2024 at 4:47 pm

    Ted talks promote paedophilia and Bill Gates poison vaccines. Best to get your motivation and advice from other sources.

  2. @avinaSolanki on December 17, 2024 at 4:48 pm

    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 ❀

  3. @But4grace on December 17, 2024 at 4:50 pm

    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

  4. @kristenlombard4435 on December 17, 2024 at 4:50 pm

    Beautiful! Well done!

  5. @edgarchapa7266 on December 17, 2024 at 4:52 pm

    So what’s the missing ingredient

  6. @christinebutler2422 on December 17, 2024 at 4:53 pm

    Christine Butler
    Ariel Hayes
    Nicole Seals

  7. @joyisvegan on December 17, 2024 at 4:55 pm

    This was excellent!! Thank you Mrs. Jackson-Preston !!!

  8. @lienduyck3411 on December 17, 2024 at 4:55 pm

    πŸ‘

  9. @Thegoddessesignature on December 17, 2024 at 4:58 pm

    Will never be me! the path of least resistance i have taken.

  10. @user-cq4vk1wv9u on December 17, 2024 at 5:01 pm

    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 ❀

  11. @Sunshinesinthesky on December 17, 2024 at 5:01 pm

    Wonderful points! I’m inspired to look at self-care from different angles. Thank you

  12. @ramacamaracamara515 on December 17, 2024 at 5:02 pm

    I enjoy the video

  13. @deborahbattles8883 on December 17, 2024 at 5:02 pm

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

  14. @stepheneinbinder2604 on December 17, 2024 at 5:03 pm

    2:50: It’s a wake up call to say: "Who am I? Am I my job? No!"

  15. @s03white on December 17, 2024 at 5:03 pm

    T. Pruitt Enjoyed listening

  16. @s03white on December 17, 2024 at 5:03 pm

    M. White very informative

  17. @Kezrevz on December 17, 2024 at 5:06 pm

    What an inspiring video, thank you. 🧑

  18. @cerrarice on December 17, 2024 at 5:07 pm

    she is amazing and so inspiring!

  19. @Liger._King on December 17, 2024 at 5:09 pm

    Excellent presentation!

  20. @tamikojohnson5399 on December 17, 2024 at 5:09 pm

    Kudos, Portia!

  21. @karenhardiman1 on December 17, 2024 at 5:16 pm

    Had to watch this for COUN3000 class and I am so glad I did. What a great message on the importance of self-care in all spheres of life.

  22. @USAcit on December 17, 2024 at 5:19 pm

    Wonderful TED talk

  23. @mayuthedemon33 on December 17, 2024 at 5:21 pm

    I have alot stress I don’t know how to deal

  24. @lavieestbelle6068 on December 17, 2024 at 5:22 pm

    This literally, changed my idea of Self-care.

  25. @mercybenibo on December 17, 2024 at 5:23 pm

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

  26. @mdraja-ds1uh on December 17, 2024 at 5:24 pm

    Nice

  27. @Bill0102 on December 17, 2024 at 5:25 pm

    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

  28. @vikimaecalales202 on December 17, 2024 at 5:26 pm

    Self care makes you become more and do more beyond yourself.

  29. @gregbock2551 on December 17, 2024 at 5:27 pm

    Am I a man or muppet

  30. @14DAYS416 on December 17, 2024 at 5:29 pm

    Thank you so much for you testimony and courage. You truly gave insight.

  31. @betterXdesign on December 17, 2024 at 5:30 pm

    I can’t stop watching your videos. Addicted! πŸ˜…

  32. @deborahbattles8883 on December 17, 2024 at 5:31 pm

    Deborah Battles/South Brookley Center

  33. @Wildflowermiles on December 17, 2024 at 5:31 pm

    Petition for her full name to be easily accessible in the descriptionnnnnnn check. Plus not to have her described as passionaate, but as PRACTICAL. Hello.

  34. @Vanessa_0622 on December 17, 2024 at 5:33 pm

    Loved your presentation! I share about your 6 categories of self care with other mom. Thank you!

  35. @RicharCuello on December 17, 2024 at 5:34 pm

    Thanks.

  36. @palapalak.8907 on December 17, 2024 at 5:34 pm

    Thank you so much.

  37. @plushfan1762 on December 17, 2024 at 5:35 pm

    I needed this. I have experienced atleast 2 episodes of burn πŸ”₯ out this year.

  38. @deborahetoy on December 17, 2024 at 5:35 pm

    Thank you very much for sharing this important information.

  39. @imcool461 on December 17, 2024 at 5:35 pm

    What human development theory did she use

  40. @writersnotes1292 on December 17, 2024 at 5:36 pm

    Wow thank you so much for sharing this.

  41. @Rei-wj8rv on December 17, 2024 at 5:38 pm

    4:18

  42. @jack-boe8751 on December 17, 2024 at 5:40 pm

    Worrying about yourself more

  43. @missdeon4907 on December 17, 2024 at 5:41 pm

    Wow. Amazing

  44. @s03white on December 17, 2024 at 5:43 pm

    Very informative.

  45. @rachanaa6745 on December 17, 2024 at 5:44 pm

    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 !

  46. @U_neekliss on December 17, 2024 at 5:46 pm

    4:08 in fact, I was rewarded for NEGLECTING self care…I felt that

  47. @buddhaneosiddhananda8499 on December 17, 2024 at 5:46 pm

    People need to trust themselves… despite how irrational it may appear to be…

  48. @Encourager-Purpose-Destiny on December 17, 2024 at 5:46 pm

    πŸ™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.

  49. @MotivationalMotivesQuonJohn on December 17, 2024 at 5:47 pm

    Dr. Jackson-Preston, eloquently put and TRUE WORDS to LIVE by! KUDOS!!!!

  50. @edwardsranch2686 on December 17, 2024 at 5:47 pm

    Honestly this lady still has many emotionally problems, not by how she speaks in this video but in other material she has.

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