The intention and outcome of vulnerability is trust, intimacy and connection. The outcome of oversharing is distrust, disconnection - and usually a little judgment. Brene Brown connectiondisconnectiondistrust Change image and share on social
For me, the opposite of scarcity is not abundance. It's enough. I'm enough. My kids are enough. Brene Brown abundancekidopposite Change image and share on social
If I feel good about my parenting, I have no interest in judging other people's choices. If I feel good about my body, I don't go around making fun of other people's weight or appearance. We're hard on each other because we're using each other as a launching pad out of our own perceived deficiency. Brene Brown appearancebodychoice 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
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
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
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
Anonymous comments? You're not in the arena, man. If you can't say it to me in person in front of my kids, don't say it. Brene Brown anonymousarenacomment Change image and share on social