Social distancing doesn’t have to mean social disconnection.
BRENE BROWNSocial distancing doesn’t have to mean social disconnection.
BRENE BROWNDaring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.
BRENE BROWNFear and anxiety can drive us to become very self-focused.
BRENE BROWNHope is a function of struggle.
BRENE BROWNFeeling and owning our own shit instead of working it out on others is key.
BRENE BROWNThe willingness to show up changes us, It makes us a little braver each time.
BRENE BROWNLove is a powerful form of vulnerability and if you replace the word love with vulnerability in that line, it’s just as true.
BRENE BROWNShame is a tool of oppression and dehumanization. I don’t believe shame will ever be an effective social just tool.
BRENE BROWNSurviving this crisis will take a shift in mindset, and that’s tougher than we think – especially when we’re afraid.
BRENE BROWNWhat we know matters but who we are matters more.
BRENE BROWNBeing held accountable for racism and feeling shame is not the same thing as being shamed.
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 BROWNCourage is listening, learning, unlearning, knowing when to lead, and knowing when to let others lead.
BRENE BROWNDuring a time of deep uncertainty and anxiety – when many of us have struggled to be our best selves all of the time – apologizing has never been more important.
BRENE BROWNWe all have patterned ways of dealing with anxiety that are often set up in our first families. Understanding how and why can set us free.
BRENE BROWNWhat we know matters but who we are matters more.
BRENE BROWN