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

[@meritu985]

I embarrassed myself so I'm watching this to make myself feel better

[@yfoog]

Yup

[@giannanarido3593]

yea

[@suvarna2159]

Yes😂

[@VlrglnMary]

Lol same but that was months ago so now I can’t stop thinking about it

[@trinslifestyle12]

Facts

[@drmarctagon]

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.

[@vapecat17yearsago85]

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]

That sounds horrible. Hope you can cope better

[@DuolingoOwl]

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]

Engage. Perfect description

[@michellenelson320]

Love this. Engaging embarrassment instead of running from it! Laughing at my absurdity

[@lucabrambilla2699]

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]

O{

[@kudzipanashe1581]

I embarrassed myself today so I'm trying to get over it

[@mafu_ne]

I embarrassed myself 1 hour ago and I'm still at the same place I was at the time
haha I wish for death

[@myintooookhin7439]

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!😫

[@AC-ge1jl]

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.

[@rachelusher5390]

She is so cool. Smiled the whole way through

[@lqovt0xic191]

Green sisters

[@johnjukes5533]

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]

Thank you for your kind words. Glad you took something from it other than injured eardrums!

[@suhae2175]

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!

[@nitb1957]

I embarrassed myself ...and I searched for it .😓

[@bianca-bg5ox]

I embarrassed myself so badly today, that’s why I’m watching this video😅

[@ShSrija]

this is beautiful!!! Thank you, Dina.
you're amazing!
:3

[@psychologicalfeedback2157]

Inspirational. Thank you

[@Ridiculousnessness]

The trying to prove she’s not embarrassed but getting a applaud and shouts regardless 😂

[@sadaafatima]

You're a great person! So wise!

[@thecostaexperience]

Thank you!

[@michaelwall1721]

I needed this

[@mollybing577]

I loved this

[@Zombarakh]

The chances that 4,507 people have seen, but not disliked, is astoundingly rare. Props, at this point, to this video.

[@navinpandey2185]

What about just 15 people commenting?

[@megchisholm9427]

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

[@samilliesamillie7524]

I embarrassed myself like really bad. I'm trying to get over it.

[@glowingmoon9579]

IM SO EMBARRASSD I JUST said SOMETHING

[@rahma4043]

Umm I had embarrassed myself on video and know I’m having a cringe attack 😬 🙈, this video helped a little

[@IOPhaser]

nice

[@pixelatorextreme3359]

Wow, so many views, so few comments....

[@thecostaexperience]

Boa noite!

[@Dibbz_TV]

Oh, I’m a natural. Thanks for the reminder tho

[@budthebud9108]

👌 👏 👍 😍 💖

[@dandonprinces7982]

me who is watching the vidoe cuz my name is Dina😂

[@burnttoast1076]

Is her dress sleeve supposed to be falling off?

[@thomasdoyle9748]

Yes

[@thomasdoyle9748]

Looks strange

[@annamcloughlin2470]

This is alone is embarrassing to watch