How to embarrass yourself and why you need to | Dina Mishev | TEDxJacksonHole
Dina has spent her life embarrassing herself, but after a diagnosis of stage 3 breast cancer, her occasions for embarrassment sky rocketed. It was during cancer treatment that she realized embarrassment can have a higher purpose than turning cheeks red and armpits sweaty. In 2009 she set the Guinness World Record for the most vertical feet skied uphill by a woman in 24 hours.
Dina Mishev graduated from Northwestern University with degrees in math and economics. She immediately moved to Wyoming to meet Harrison Ford and learn how to ski. She works as a freelance writer and editor. Her stories regularly appear in The Washington Post. She edits Jackson Hole Magazine, Inspirato, and Range JH.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
Пікірлер: 62
I embarrassed myself so I'm watching this to make myself feel better
@yfoog
3 жыл бұрын
Yup
@giannanarido3593
3 жыл бұрын
yea
@suvarna2159
3 жыл бұрын
Yes😂
@VlrglnMary
3 жыл бұрын
Lol same but that was months ago so now I can’t stop thinking about it
@trinslifestyle12
2 жыл бұрын
Facts
I take myself too seriously. I have speech difficulties, I have weight problems, I’m an awkward person overall. The stress of not being embarrassing makes me embarrass myself. I need to engage, to calm down.
@Orlanzepol123
Жыл бұрын
That sounds horrible. Hope you can cope better
@DuolingoOwl
Жыл бұрын
OMG me too, it’s this cycle of making sure you’re acting “normal” and not weird, but then realizing that that in itself is not normal, and then being embarrassed by the fact that you’re so self conscious and can’t human properly. I have such respect for those who can simply be themselves without worrying what others think of them; I wish I had their mindset
@potentspirit8448
9 ай бұрын
Engage. Perfect description
This is inspirational. This encourages me 1. That I need to get over myself. 2. That I take life way too seriously. 3. That life is best lived deeply 4. Sometimes it's just about the story, nothing more.
I embarrassed myself today so I'm trying to get over it
@mafu_ne
2 жыл бұрын
I embarrassed myself 1 hour ago and I'm still at the same place I was at the time haha I wish for death
Engaging in what feels right with honesty and authenticity is difficult for me. It's difficult to be mindful and aligned to myself when I am in embarrassing or fearful situations in which my amygdala takes over my perception. However, since I am a human being, I can practice, I can learn to embrace embarrassment, anxiety and fear, find a greater meaning in them and grow thanks to them.
@25MTY
2 жыл бұрын
O{
Love this. Engaging embarrassment instead of running from it! Laughing at my absurdity
I embarrassed myself today and also worried for upcoming criticisms. That's why I'm here to help my currently wanting-to-die mood. I embarrassed myself in the past so easily and recently I just got out of my comfort zone trying to erase my social anxiety, Great! Embarrassed myself again in a worst way!😫
Wow I was really suprised when she said that she hasn't been asked out on a proper date until 37, she looks way younger!
Dina, I can’t thank you enough. From an early age I embarrassed easily. I was petrified in social settings. That feeling negatively influenced my decisions in so many ways. Now I work with veterans as social worker and help veterans overcome their mental health and substance use issues. I discovered your video today because something terrible triggered my feelings again today. You inspire me beyond words. You are a beautiful person and a role model to me. I can’t thank you enough. God bless you.
She is so cool. Smiled the whole way through
@lqovt0xic191
4 жыл бұрын
Green sisters
I embarrassed myself ...and I searched for it .😓
I embarrassed myself so badly today, that’s why I’m watching this video😅
The trying to prove she’s not embarrassed but getting a applaud and shouts regardless 😂
A genuinely inspiring and empowering talk. Brilliant to hear of your experiences with embarrassment and how to turn them into more helpful rather than hurtful situations. I took a lot from this talk :-) Thank you :-)
@ski22west
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. Glad you took something from it other than injured eardrums!
Thank you!
The chances that 4,507 people have seen, but not disliked, is astoundingly rare. Props, at this point, to this video.
@navinpandey2185
4 жыл бұрын
What about just 15 people commenting?
Inspirational. Thank you
this is beautiful!!! Thank you, Dina. you're amazing! :3
You're a great person! So wise!
I needed this
I embarrassed myself like really bad. I'm trying to get over it.
I loved this
I think I'm about to experience embaressment when I supposedly walk in to school tomorrow, there is a potential I will squelch my belly in fear tonight in bed, at least that's what I thought. I will now be layed back in my comfterble bed with non complex thoughts of what my day will be like tomorrow. Thank you
IM SO EMBARRASSD I JUST said SOMETHING
Umm I had embarrassed myself on video and know I’m having a cringe attack 😬 🙈, this video helped a little
Boa noite!
Wow, so many views, so few comments....
nice
Oh, I’m a natural. Thanks for the reminder tho
👌 👏 👍 😍 💖
me who is watching the vidoe cuz my name is Dina😂
Is her dress sleeve supposed to be falling off?
@thomasdoyle9748
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@thomasdoyle9748
Жыл бұрын
Looks strange
This is alone is embarrassing to watch