Belonging Quote by Brené Brown
“I'm still a researcher. The best way to explain it is that I trusted myself deeply as a professional, but I did not have a lot of self-trust personally. When I started learning all of these things about the value and the importance of belonging, vulnerability, connection, self-kindness and self-compassion, I trusted what I was learning - again, I know I'm a good researcher. When those things and wholeheartedness started to emerge with all these different properties, I knew I had to listen. I'd heard these messages before personally but I didn't trust myself there.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing self-trust and professional confidence, 2023
The speaker contrasts professional self‑confidence with personal self‑doubt, noting that learning about vulnerability and self‑compassion helped restore personal trust.
In simple terms: Professional confidence can coexist with personal insecurity; learning vulnerability rebuilds self‑trust.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate vulnerability to strengthen personal self‑trust.
Themes
vulnerability
self‑compassion
confidence
growth
trust
Mood
hopeful
introspective
encouraging
Type
reflective
motivational
When to use this quote
- academic work
- therapy sessions
- team leadership
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
personal development
research integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices help align personal and professional self‑trust?
- How does vulnerability impact work performance?
A Different Perspective
Self‑trust may fluctuate despite external success.
