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 BROWNHave you ever struggled with feeling lonely – even when you’re surrounded by people you love? I have. It’s painful and confusing.
More Brene Brown Quotes
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Maybe stories are just data with a soul.
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Surviving this crisis will take a shift in mindset, and that’s tougher than we think – especially when we’re afraid.
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Want to be happy? Stop trying to be perfect.
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Shame is a tool of oppression and dehumanization. I don’t believe shame will ever be an effective social just tool.
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What is true and beautiful for us is always ultimately what is true and beautiful for our people because there is no such thing as one way liberation.
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Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them.
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Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy – the experiences that make us the most vulnerable.
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Nothing has transformed my life more than realizing that it’s a waste of time to evaluate my worthiness by weighing the reaction of the people in the stands.
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Gratitude. Remember they’re giving you their most precious resource: TIME!
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Shame, blame, disrespect, betrayal, and the withholding of affection damage the roots from which love grows. Love can only survive these injuries if they are acknowledged, healed and rare.
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Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.
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Cruelty is easy, cheap and rampant.
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We must be committed to getting back up and beginning again the exact same number of times that we fall, trip, or get pushed down.
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Feeling and owning our own shit instead of working it out on others is key.
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If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive.
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