Ending the pursuit of perfection, Iskra Lawrence, TEDx Universityof Nevada

In this inspiring talk, model Iskra Lawrence asserts that we all need to be taught how to look after ourselves mentally, physically, and emotionally and encourages us to invest in ourselves right now. She gives examples of selfcare techniques like the mirror challenge and the gratitude list that work for anyone, any age, anytime. If we learn selfcare and practice selfcare, then we can gift selfcare to others. Iskra is a British model represented by JAG models in the Americas and Models1 in Europe. A champion of body diversity, Iskra has long been committed to improving the image of women in the media, having been told she was both too big for straightsize modeling and not big enough for plusmodeling. Iskra is committed to posting unretouched images on her social media channels and has launched her, IskrasArmy campaign to introduce compulsory selfcare education for boys and girls in UK schools. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a