“They may have permission to go to the zoo, but they still need to get on the bus.” — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change. — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do. — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“Key Learning: Shame derives its power from being unspeakable. That’s why it loves perfectionists—we’re so easy to keep quiet. If” — Brené Brown Guilt Copy Share Image
“Everyone wants to know why customer service has gone to hell in a handbasket. I want to know why customer behavior has… — Brené Brown Behavior Copy Share Image
We're hardwired for connection. There's no arguing with the bioscience. But we can want it so badly we're trying to hot-wire it. — Brene Brown Copy Share Image
“If we share our shame story with the wrong person, they can easily become one more piece of flying debris in an… — Brene Brown Shame Copy Share Image
Perfectionism is self destructive simply because there's no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal. — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“Until we teach our children that they need to be concerned with how they look and with what other people think, they… — Brené Brown Children Copy Share Image
As a vulnerability researcher, the greatest barrier I see is our low tolerance for vulnerability. We're almost afraid to be happy. We… — Brene Brown Copy Share Image
“We need to have owned our stories before sharing them is experienced as a gift. A story is only ready to share… — Brené Brown Vulnerability Copy Share Image
“Sometimes the most dangerous thing for kids is the silence that allows them to construct their own stories—stories that almost always cast… — Brené Brown Children Copy Share Image
If we are going to find our way out of shame and back to each other, vulnerability is the path and courage… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“Again, there’s no question that feedback may be one of the most difficult arenas to negotiate in our lives. We should remember,… — Brené Brown Criticism Copy Share Image
“From this foundation of spirituality, three other significant patterns emerged as being essential to resilience: Cultivating hope Practicing critical awareness Letting go… — Brené Brown Hope Copy Share Image
“Current neuroscience research shows that the pain and feelings of disconnection are often as real as physical pain. And just as healing… — Brené Brown Disconnection Copy Share Image
“When we’re anxious, disconnected, vulnerable, alone, and feeling helpless, the booze and food and work and endless hours online feel like comfort,… — Brené Brown Feeling Helpless Copy Share Image
We would solve a lot of huge problems that are causing massive suffering. Poverty, violence, homophobia, heterosexism, racism, the environment - all… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“I found that men and women with high levels of shame resilience share these four elements: They understand shame and recognize what… — Brené Brown Four elements Copy Share Image
“In Jungian circles, shame is often referred to as the swampland of the soul. I’m not suggesting that we wade out into… — Brené Brown Shame Copy Share Image
“Betrayal is an important word with this guidepost. When we value being cool and in control over granting ourselves the freedom to… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“One of the tragic ironies of modern life is that so many people feel isolated from each other by the very feelings… — Brené Brown Book Copy Share Image
“Perfectionism is not the same thing has striving to be your best. Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look… — Brené Brown Excellence Copy Share Image
“It's only in the last few years that I've learned that playing down the exciting stuff doesn't' take the pain away when… — Brené Brown Authenticity Copy Share Image
One of the things I talk a lot about in my work that I try to practice - which is really hard… — Brené Brown Authenticity Copy Share Image
“The definition of vulnerability is uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. But vulnerability is not weakness; it's our most accurate measure of courage.… — Brené Brown Courage Copy Share Image
“No matter how separated we are by what we think and believe, we are part of the same spiritual story.” — Brené Brown Religion Copy Share Image
Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be our best. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it's a… — Brene Brown Copy Share Image
“Steve said, You have a squad, but it's small and not everyone in your squad is going to agree or do the… — Brené Brown Football Copy Share Image
Healthy striving is self-focused: "How can I improve", Perfectionism is other-focused:"What will they think — Brené Brown Focused Copy Share Image
“True belonging is not something that you negotiate externally, it's what you carry in your heart.” — Brené Brown Belonging Copy Share Image
“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life. —… — Brené Brown Compassion Copy Share Image
Rather than sitting on the sidelines & hurling judgment & advice, we must dare to show up & let ourselves be seen.… — Brené Brown Advice Copy Share Image
“Pretending not to be hurt is choosing to become imprisoned by the dark emotion we have experienced—recognizing and feeling our way through… — Brené Brown Freedom Copy Share Image
It's in our biology to trust what we see with our eyes. This makes living in a carefully edited, overproduced and photoshopped… — Brené Brown Biology Copy Share Image
Vulnerability is not knowing victory or defeat, it’s understanding the necessity of both; it’s engaging. It’s being all in. — Brené Brown Defeat Copy Share Image
Joy comes to us in moments--ordina ry moments. We risk missing out on joy when we get too busy chasing down the… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“True belonging has no bunkers. We have to step out from behind the barricades of self-preservation and brave the wild.” — Brené Brown Belonging Copy Share Image
“There’s a great quote from the movie Almost Famous that says, “The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you… — Brené Brown Movie Copy Share Image
I can encourage my daughter to love her body, but what really matters are the observations she makes about my relationship with… — Brene Brown Copy Share Image
