“connection as “the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
It’s no longer a question of can I do it. It’s a question of: Do I want to do it? — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
I now see how gifts like courage, compassion, and connection only work when they are exercised. Every day. — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
We need to change what we say and what we allow to be said in front of us. — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“You share with people who've earned the right to hear your story. ...You have to earn the right to hear my story.… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
If you trade your authenticity for safety, you may experience the following: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, rage, blame, resentment, and inexplicable… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Even to me the issue of "stay small, sweet, quiet, and modest" sounds like an outdated problem, but the truth is that… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
In order for connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to be seen, really seen. — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“There is no question that engagement requires sacrifice, but that's what we signed up for when we decided to become parents.” — Brené Brown 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 Copy Share Image
You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging. — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
When we're defined by what people think we lose the courage to be vulnerable. — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“always put off writing by reorganizing my entire house and spending way too much time and money buying office supplies and organizing systems. Every… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
I carry a small sheet of paper in my wallet that has written on it the names of people whose opinions of me matter.… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Waking up every day and loving someone who may or may not love us back, whose safety we can't ensure, who may stay in… — Brene Brown 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 Copy Share Image
Perfectionism is self-destructive simply because there is no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal. Additionally, perfectionism is more about perception -… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change. — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
If you're also in the arena and you're putting your ideas out and you're owning them and you're saying "I disagree with you about… — 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 messages and… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
