Ironically, parenting is a shame and judgment minefield precisely because most of us are wading through uncertainty and self-doubt when it comes to raising our children. Brene Brown childdoubtironically Change image and share on social
We're hardwired for connection. There's no arguing with the bioscience. But we can want it so badly we're trying to hot-wire it. Brene Brown arguebadlybioscience Change image and share on social
When the people we love stop paying attention, trust begins to slip away and hurt starts seeping in. Brene Brown attentionbeginhurt Change image and share on social
As a shame researcher, I know that the very best thing to do in the midst of a shame attack is totally counterintuitive: Practice courage and reach out! Brene Brown attackcounterintuitivecourage Change image and share on social
Social media has given us this idea that we should all have a posse of friends when in reality, if we have one or two really good friends, we are lucky. Brene Brown friendgoodidea Change image and share on social
Guilt is just as powerful, but its influence is positive, while shame's is destructive. Shame erodes our courage and fuels disengagement. Brene Brown couragedestructivedisengagement Change image and share on social
I spent a lot of years trying to outrun or outsmart vulnerability by making things certain and definite, black and white, good and bad. My inability to lean into the discomfort of vulnerability limited the fullness of those important experiences that are wrought with uncertainty: Love, belonging, trust, joy, and creativity to name a few. Brene Brown badbelongblack share on social
A deep sense of love and belonging is an irreducible need of all people. We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, to be loved, and to belong. When those needs are not met, we don't function as we were meant to. We break. We fall apart. We numb. We ache. We hurt others. We get sick. Brene Brown achebelongbiologically share on social
Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous. Brene Brown dangerousmythprofoundly Change image and share on social