Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.
BRENE BROWNPerfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.
BRENE BROWNAlways straddling the tension and trying not to tap out.
BRENE BROWNThe dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It’s our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows.
BRENE BROWNVulnerability is not knowing victory or defeat, it’s understanding the necessity of both; it’s engaging. It’s being all in.
BRENE BROWNThis global pandemic is a real case of “getting sick together” or “staying well together.
BRENE BROWNI’ve found what makes children happy doesn’t always prepare them to be courageous, engaged adults.
BRENE BROWNWe don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.
BRENE BROWNShame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.
BRENE BROWNMaybe stories are just data with a soul.
BRENE BROWNOur choices affect everyone around us. There is no such thing as “individual risk” or “individual wellness.
BRENE BROWNI think we’re all feeling the “groundlessness” of life right now.
BRENE BROWNCourage is listening, learning, unlearning, knowing when to lead, and knowing when to let others lead.
BRENE BROWNOur ability to live a life of love and meaning, to make the world a braver and kinder place.
BRENE BROWNWe cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection.
BRENE BROWNNever take yourself too seriously. Laugh, learn, keep it real.
BRENE BROWNWhat we know matters but who we are matters more.
BRENE BROWN