Vulnerability pushed, I pushed back. I lost the fight, but probably won my life back. — Brené Brown Fighting Copy Share Image
We need to change what we say and what we allow to be said in front of us. — Brené Brown Change Copy Share Image
Rest and play, are as vital to our health as nutrition and exercise — Brené Brown Exercise Copy Share Image
Until we can receive with an open heart, we are never really giving with an open heart. — Brené Brown Business Copy Share Image
We are the most in-debt, obese, addicted and medicated adult cohort in U.S. history. — Brené Brown Adults Copy Share Image
“Being ourselves means sometimes having to find the courage to stand alone, totally alone.” — Brené Brown Courage Copy Share Image
It's not about 'what can I accomplish?' but 'what do I want to accomplish?' Paradigm shift. — Brené Brown Accomplish Copy Share Image
That's really part of being a grounded theory researcher - putting names to concepts and experiences that people have. — Brené Brown Concepts Copy Share Image
“When we don't practice love with the people we claim to love, it takes a lot out of us. Incongruent living is… — Brené Brown Life Copy Share Image
Nostalgia is also a dangerous form of comparison. Think about how often we compare our lives to a memory that nostalgia has… — Brené Brown Compare Copy Share Image
Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it's the thing that's really… — Brené Brown Facts Copy Share Image
“To practice courage, compassion, and connection is to look at life and the people around us, and say, “I’m all in.” — Brené Brown Compassion 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 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 Becoming 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
“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
“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
“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
Waking up every day and loving someone who may or may not love us back, whose safety we can't ensure, who may… — Brene Brown Back Copy Share Image
“The after-school specials of my youth seemed to be dedicated to exploring just these ideas. They brought us the mean boy who… — Brené Brown Youth Copy Share Image
“Even in the context of suffering—poverty, violence, human rights violations—not belonging in our families is still one of the most dangerous hurts.… — Brené Brown Compassion Copy Share Image
“THE phrase Daring Greatly is from Theodore Roosevelt’s speech “Citizenship in a Republic.” The speech, sometimes referred to as “The Man in… — Brené Brown Communication 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 Betray Copy Share Image
“Life-paralysis refers to all of the opportunities we miss because we’re too afraid to put anything out in the world that could… — Brené Brown Fear 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
“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
“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
Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change. — Brené Brown Believe Copy Share Image
“They may have permission to go to the zoo, but they still need to get on the bus.” — Brené Brown 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
