Men walk this tightrope where any sign of weakness illicits shame, and so they're afraid to make themselves vulnerable for fear of looking weak. Brene Brown afraidfearillicit 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
The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you're enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect. Brene Brown acceptanceauthenticbelieve share on social
I'm like a recovering perfectionist. For me it's one day at a time. Brene Brown dayperfectionistrecover Change image and share on social
As a vulnerability researcher, the greatest barrier I see is our low tolerance for vulnerability. We're almost afraid to be happy. We feel like it's inviting disaster. Brene Brown afraidbarrierdisaster Change image and share on social
Vulnerability is basically uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. Brene Brown basicallyemotionalexposure Change image and share on social
If you think dealing with issues like worthiness and authenticity and vulnerability are not worthwhile because there are more pressing issues, like the bottom line or attendance or standardized test scores, you are sadly, sadly mistaken. It underpins everything. Brene Brown attendanceauthenticitybottom share on social
In my research, I've interviewed a lot of people who never fit in, who are what you might call 'different': scientists, artists, thinkers. And if you drop down deep into their work and who they are, there is a tremendous amount of self-acceptance. Brene Brown acceptanceamountartist share on social
Kids who have an understanding of how and why their feelings are what they are are much more likely to talk to us about what's happening, and they have better skills to work it out. Brene Brown feelinghappenkid Change image and share on social
I've learned that men and women who are living wholehearted lives really allow themselves to soften into joy and happiness. They allow themselves to experience it. Brene Brown experiencehappinesshave Change image and share on social
