Brené Brown quotes - page 2

The universe is not short on wake-up calls. We're just quick to hit the snooze button. (Brené Brown)
If you trade your authenticity for safety, you may experience the following: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, rage, blame, resentment, and inexplicable grief. View quote
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Shame works like the zoom lens on a camera. When we are feeling shame, the camera is zoomed in tight and all we see is our flawed selves, alone and struggling.(page 68) View quote
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You cannot shame or belittle people into changing their behaviors. View quote
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Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It's about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen. View quote
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Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness. View quote
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Nothing has transformed my life more than realizing that it's a waste of time to evaluate my worthiness by weighing the reaction of the people in the stands. View quote
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We cannot grow when we are in shame, and we can't use shame to change ourselves or others. View quote
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Perfectionism is self destructive simply because there's no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal. View quote
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Courage originally meant "To speak one's mind by telling all one's heart. View quote
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Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light. (Brené Brown)
We're raising children who have little tolerance for disappointment. View quote
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I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship. View quote
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Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are. View quote
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Worthiness doesn't have prerequisites. View quote
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We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions. View quote
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Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame. View quote
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The willingness to show up changes us, It makes us a little braver each time. View quote
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Courage is telling our story, not being immune to criticism. View quote
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When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice. View quote
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Numb the dark and you numb the light. (Brené Brown)
Who we are and how we engage with the world are much stronger predictors of how our children will do than what we know about parenting. View quote
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Here's what is truly at the heart of wholeheartedness: Worthy now, not if, not when, we're worthy of love and belonging now. Right this minute. As is. View quote
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Those who have a strong sense of love and belonging have the courage to be imperfect. View quote
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Shame derives its power from being unspeakable. View quote
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