Emotion Quote by Brené Brown
“Hope is not an emotion; it's a way of thinking or a cognitive process.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Dare to Lead, 2018
Hope is a mental habit, not just a feeling, guiding actions and resilience.
In simple terms: Hope is a thinking style.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate hopeful thinking.
Themes
psychology
resilience
mindset
Mood
motivational
reflective
Type
self‑help
psychological
When to use this quote
- leadership training
- therapy sessions
- personal growth plans
Key Concepts
cognitive reframing
optimism
Questions to Reflect On
- What thoughts sustain your hope?
- How do you turn hope into action?
A Different Perspective
Hope can be fragile without concrete actions.
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