California National University Mental Health and Taking Care Discussion

we will watch a video about self-care. This is related to mental health and taking care of how we feel. The author, Emily Esfahani Smith (Links to an external site.), discusses how we can feel good about ourselves and our lives. She gives us four pillars to live by and helping us not just feel good as individuals, but as a society as well.

Your job is to watch the video and answer the following questions about Smith’s presentation. These are questions about her organization and her content and how we can relate. Let’s take a look:

1. Describe Smith’s clothing. Is she formal or informal? Defend your answer.
2. How does Smith connect with her audience? Do you think this is successful?
3. How would you describe Smith’s tone? Give examples to support your answer.
4. Name her four pillars. Show how she defends these. Which do you think is the most well argued? Explain your answer.
5. How does she conclude her presentation?
6. Think of Smith’s presentation. What was the most meaningful thing that she said in your opinion? Why?
7. Think of your experience. Do you agree with Smith, her thesis, and her claims? Explain your answer.
8. What would be your four pillars?

This assignment is due on Friday, November 20 at 11:59 pm. I hope you enjoyed this presentation and have learned a lot about TED Talks and mental health!

Please watch Emily Esfahani Smith’s presentation (Links to an external site.). If you’d like to read the transcript (Links to an external site.) along while you watch, go ahead and do this.

http://emilyesfahanismith.com/

https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_esfahani_smith_there_s_more_to_life_than_being_happy?referrer=playlist-the_importance_of_self_care

https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_esfahani_smith_there_s_more_to_life_than_being_happy/transcript?referrer=playlist-the_importance_of_self_care