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
Spirituality emerged as a fundamental guidepost in Wholeheartedness. Not religiosity but the deeply held belief that we are inextricably connected to one… — Brené Brown Art Copy Share Image
“Our willingness to own and engage with our vulnerability determines the depth of our courage and the clarity of our purpose; the… — Brené Brown Courage Copy Share Image
Here's what is truly at the heart of wholeheartedness: Worthy now, not if, not when, we're worthy of love and belonging now.… — Brené Brown Belonging Copy Share Image
“Denying our children the opportunity to gain wisdom directly from the trees and dance in the moonlight with the other high lonesome… — Brené Brown Children Copy Share Image
“What Makes Up Resilience? If you look at the current research, here are five of the most common factors of resilient people:… — Brené Brown Family or friends Copy Share Image
“Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make… — Brené Brown Giving up on love Copy Share Image
I'm like a recovering perfectionist. For me it's one day at a time. — Brene Brown Day Copy Share Image
“Whether we’re overcoming adversity, surviving trauma, or dealing with stress and anxiety, having a sense of purpose, meaning, and perspective in our… — Brené Brown Dealing with stress Copy Share Image
“Stay in your own lane. Comparison kills creativity and joy.” For me, swimming is the trifecta of health—meditation, therapy, and exercise—but only… — Brené Brown Creativity 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 Afraid Copy Share Image
In a highly critical, scarcity-based world, everyone's afraid to fail. — Brené Brown Afraid to fail Copy Share Image
“I’m white and everything is made for me.” A black female student said, “I’m straight. I can hold hands with my boyfriend… — Brené Brown Christian Copy Share Image
Love is not something we give or get; it is something that we nurture and grow, a connection that can only be… — Brené Brown Affection Copy Share Image
“Spiritual connection and engagement is not built on compliance, it’s the product of love, belonging, and vulnerability.” — Brené Brown Love Copy Share Image
Creativity, which is the expression of our originality, helps us stay mindful that what we bring to the world is completely original… — Brené Brown Creativity Copy Share Image
A good life happens when you stop and are grateful for the ordinary moments that so many of us just steamroll over… — Brené Brown Extraordinary Copy Share Image
Normally, when someone we love is turning away from a struggle, we self-protect by also turning away. That's definitely my first response.… — Brene Brown Adversity Copy Share Image
“trust as “choosing to risk making something you value vulnerable to another person’s actions,” — Brené Brown Trust Copy Share Image
“No. Shame and self-esteem are very different issues. We feel shame. We think self-esteem.” — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
We live in a world where most people still subscribe to the belief that shame is a good tool for keeping people… — Brené Brown Addiction Copy Share Image
“Now I can lean into joy, even when it makes me feel tender and vulnerable. In fact, I expect tender and vulnerable.… — Brené Brown Joy Copy Share Image
“Dr. Lerner explains that we all have patterned ways of managing anxiety. Some of us respond to anxiety by overfunctioning and others… — Brené Brown Anxiety Copy Share Image