Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Let's face it, life is uncomfortable. Whether it's interacting with other humans (or trying to), going after our goals and improving our lives, or understanding other people's perspectives, preferences and proclivities, being able to face the discomforts in life with courage, compassion, confidence and resilience will make life a lot more enjoyable! So join me as we DANCE IN THE DISCOMFORT ZONE! We'll explore new ideas, learn how to build our confidence, courage and resilience, and laugh a little too, because life is serious enough. We need a little cha cha, and a little ha ha every once in a while! Welcome to the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney!
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Jasmine Brett Stringer, An Empowered Approach to Living an Authentic Life
In this episode of the "Dancing in the Discomfort Zone" podcast, host Anne Bonney sits down with Jasmine Brett Stringer, a professional speaker, TV personality, and author on a mission to help people live empowered and authentic lives.
Wwe talked about:
Embracing Uncertainty and Pursuing Happiness: Jasmine shares how a pivotal moment of being laid off from her corporate job led her to courageously pursue her "secret dream" of becoming a speaker and coach, helping others seize their lives.
- Living Authentically and Practicing Positive Psychology: Jasmine discusses the importance of living authentically, connecting with oneself, and incorporating positive psychology practices like gratitude, mindfulness, and drawing on past experiences to overcome challenges.
- The Power of Human Connection: Jasmine emphasizes the vital role of authentic connections and vulnerability in a world that often feels disconnected, sharing her personal practice of sending handwritten cards to nurture relationships.
- Dreaming Big and Seizing Opportunities: Jasmine recounts serendipitous encounters with Oprah Winfrey and the unexpected gift of concert tickets to see Janet Jackson, highlighting the importance of being open to life's surprises when you're living with intention.
- Prioritizing Goals and Saying No: Anne shares her own journey as a running influencer, underscoring the need to intentionally prioritize one's goals and say no to non-essential activities in order to live a fulfilling life.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and practical strategies to live more empowered, authentic, and intentional lives. Jasmine's infectious energy and wisdom provide a roadmap for seizing the day and embracing the discomfort of personal growth.
Want more from Jasmine? Here ya go.
- Website: www.jasminebrettstringer.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarpeDiemwithJasmine
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/carpediemjbs
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carpediemjbs/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminestringer/
We also talked about
Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman
- https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/
- https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Happiness-Psychology-Potential-Fulfillment/dp/0743222989
Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates https://www.momentoflift.com/the-moment-of-lift
Jasmine Brett Stringer is a keynote speaker, award-winning author of Seize Your Life: How to Carpe Diem Every Day, on-air TV personality, and host of the podcast and lifestyle blog Carpe Diem with Jasmine. Jasmine is on a mission to help people live empowered and authentic lives. Through her Seize Your Life keynotes, workshops, and customized coaching sessions, Jasmine guides clients and audiences through a simple process to identify their goals and achieve their personal definition of success. She graduated from American University’s Kogod Sch