You cannot talk about race without talking about privilege. And when people start talking about privilege, they get paralyzed by shame. Brene Brown paralyzepeopleprivilege Change image and share on social
Many people think of perfectionism as striving to be your best, but it is not about self-improvement; it's about earning approval and acceptance. Brene Brown acceptanceapprovalearn Change image and share on social
Normally, when someone we love is turning away from a struggle, we self-protect by also turning away. That's definitely my first response. I think change is more likely to happen if both partners have common language and a shared lens to see problems. Brene Brown changecommonhappen share on social
Through my research, I found that vulnerability is the glue that holds relationships together. It's the magic sauce. Brene Brown findgluehold Change image and share on social
Vulnerability is the birthplace of connection and the path to the feeling of worthiness. If it doesn't feel vulnerable, the sharing is probably not constructive. Brene Brown birthplaceconnectionconstructive Change image and share on social
As unique as we all are, an awful lot of us want the same things. We want to shake up our current less-than-fulfilling lives. We want to be happier, more loving, forgiving and connected with the people around us. Brene Brown awfulconnectcurrent share on social
I've learned a lot since I was a new mother. My approach to struggle and shame now is to talk to yourself like you'd talk to someone you love and reach out to tell your story. Brene Brown approachhavelearn Change image and share on social
'Crazy-busy' is a great armor, it's a great way for numbing. What a lot of us do is that we stay so busy, and so out in front of our life, that the truth of how we're feeling and what we really need can't catch up with us. Brene Brown armorbusycatch share on social
I carry a small sheet of paper in my wallet that has written on it the names of people whose opinions of me matter. To be on that list, you have to love me for my strengths and struggles. Brene Brown carrylistlove Change image and share on social
I was raised in a family where vulnerability was barely tolerated: no training wheels on our bicycles, no goggles in the pool, just get it done. And so I grew up not only with discomfort about my own vulnerability, I didn't care for it in other people either. Brene Brown barelybicyclecare share on social