Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Miss World winner, reflects on confidence and resilience in her memoir Unfinished. Topics include finding happiness through writing, dreaming big, embracing failure, the impact of beauty pageants, and maintaining individuality in relationships.
Slowing down and prioritizing time with loved ones became an essential aspect of Priyanka Chopra Jonas' life and well-being during the pandemic.
By focusing on her own ambitions and having the courage to pursue her dreams, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has achieved success and continues to push forward despite the negative voices.
Deep dives
Finding Gratitude in Slowing Down
During the pandemic, Priyanka Chopra Jonas discovered the value of slowing down and spending time with family. She found gratitude in the silver linings of lockdown, including the opportunity to reflect, write a memoir, and focus on self-care. Slowing down and prioritizing time with loved ones became an essential aspect of her life and well-being.
Embracing Imperfection and Learning from Mistakes
Priyanka Chopra Jonas acknowledges the importance of embracing imperfection and learning from mistakes. She highlights the need to be resilient and persevere even when faced with criticism or failures. By focusing on her own standards of excellence and refusing to let negative opinions define her, she has found the strength to continue trying and evolving.
Balancing Independence and the Importance of Connection
Priyanka Chopra Jonas discusses the balance between independence and the value of connection in relationships. She emphasizes the significance of maintaining individuality while supporting and understanding each other. By allowing space for personal growth and allowing her partner to be their authentic self, she has found a healthy balance in her marriage.
Overcoming Naysayers and Believing in Yourself
Priyanka Chopra Jonas shares her experience of dealing with naysayers and facing criticism throughout her career. She explains that their doubts and skepticism only fueled her determination to prove them wrong. By focusing on her own ambitions and having the courage to pursue her dreams, she has achieved success and continues to push forward despite the negative voices.
Insecurity isn’t something you’d expect a Miss World winner to feel, but Priyanka Chopra Jonas has learnt that confidence isn’t ever-present. In fact, in this chat she and Fearne explore how confidence and satisfaction with life have to be actively practiced and cultivated.
It’s in her memoir, Unfinished, that Priyanka reflects on the past experiences that built her incredible resilience, and it’s available to buy now www.unfinishedbypriyanka.com
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