It's hard to practice compassion when we're struggling with our authenticity or when our own worthiness is off-balance. Brene Brown authenticitybalancecompassion Change image and share on social
Vulnerability is about showing up and being seen. It's tough to do that when we're terrified about what people might see or think. Brene Brown peopleshowterrify Change image and share on social
Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It's the fear that we're not good enough. Brene Brown emotionfeargood Change image and share on social
I don't have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness - it's right in front of me if I'm paying attention and practicing gratitude. Brene Brown attentionchaseextraordinary Change image and share on social
When you stop caring what people think, you lose your capacity for connection. When you're defined by it, you lose our capacity for vulnerability. Brene Brown capacitycareconnection Change image and share on social
First and foremost, we need to be the adults we want our children to be. We should watch our own gossiping and anger. We should model the kindness we want to see. Brene Brown adultangerchild Change image and share on social
Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others. Brene Brown boundarycouragedare Change image and share on social
I hesitate to use a pathologizing label, but underneath the so-called narcissistic personality is definitely shame and the paralyzing fear of being ordinary. Brene Brown callfearhesitate Change image and share on social
We judge people in areas where we're vulnerable to shame, especially picking folks who are doing worse than we're doing. Brene Brown areabadlyfolk Change image and share on social
Our need for certainty in an endeavor as uncertain as raising children makes explicit 'how-to-parent' strategies both seductive and dangerous. Brene Brown certaintychilddangerous Change image and share on social