Habits Quote by Brené Brown
““When I interviewed the participants whom I’d describe as living a Wholehearted life about the same topic, they consistently talked about trying to feel the feelings, staying mindful about numbing behaviors, and trying to lean into the discomfort of hard emotions.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unknown (psychology)
People who live wholeheartedly focus on feeling emotions, stay mindful, and embrace discomfort rather than numb it.
In simple terms: Embrace feelings, stay present, accept discomfort.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindfulness and emotional honesty.
Themes
emotional health
mindfulness
authenticity
Mood
empathetic
inspirational
Type
psychological
self‑help
When to use this quote
- therapy
- personal development
- stress management
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑care
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you safely lean into hard emotions?
- What practices help you stay mindful?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding discomfort can lead to avoidance patterns.
