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
Outsmarting Vulnerability, Emotional Discomfort, Embracing Uncertainty, Vulnerability, Growth, Creativity
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“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” Brene Brown
Inner Kindness, Self Compassion, Loving Dialogue, Kindness, Self Talk, Compassion
Brene Brown Inner Kindness, Self Compassion, Loving Dialogue, Kindness, Self Talk, Compassion“People often silence themselves, or ‘agree to disagree’ without fully exploring the actual nature of the disagreement, for the sake of protecting a relationship and maintaining connection. But when we avoid certain conversations, and never fully learn how the other person feels about all of the issues, we sometimes end up making assumptions that not only perpetuate but deepen misunderstandings, and that can generate resentment.” Brene Brown
Silent Disagreements, Emotional Connections, Misunderstanding Depths, Silence, Connection, Assumptions
Brene Brown Silent Disagreements, Emotional Connections, Misunderstanding Depths, Silence, Connection, Assumptions“There is no innovation and creativity without failure.” Brene Brown
Innovation Process, Creativity Challenges, Accepting Failure, Innovation, Creativity, Failure
Brene Brown Innovation Process, Creativity Challenges, Accepting Failure, Innovation, Creativity, Failure“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
Parental Growth, Self Talk, Story Sharing, Growth, Talk, Story
Brene Brown Parental Growth, Self Talk, Story Sharing, Growth, Talk, Story“'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
Busy Armor, Emotional Numbing, Finding Truth, Overwork, Awareness, Busyness
Brene Brown Busy Armor, Emotional Numbing, Finding Truth, Overwork, Awareness, Busyness“Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.” Brene Brown
Clear Kindness, Direct Communication, Emotional Clarity, Kindness, Clarity, Communication
Brene Brown Clear Kindness, Direct Communication, Emotional Clarity, Kindness, Clarity, Communication“Wholeheartedness. There are many tenets of Wholeheartedness, but at its very core is vulnerability and worthiness; facing uncertainty, exposure, and emotional risks, and knowing that I am enough.” Brene Brown
Core Vulnerability, Emotional Risks, Wholehearted Living, Vulnerability, Risks, Living
Brene Brown Core Vulnerability, Emotional Risks, Wholehearted Living, Vulnerability, Risks, Living“We cannot grow when we are in shame, and we can’t use shame to change ourselves or others.” Brene Brown
Personal Growth, Emotional Healing, Overcoming Shame, Growth, Change, Healing
Brene Brown Personal Growth, Emotional Healing, Overcoming Shame, Growth, Change, Healing“Lean into the discomfort of the work.” Brene Brown
Discomfort Growth, Courageous Efforts, Resilient Work, Growth, Work, Courage
Brene Brown Discomfort Growth, Courageous Efforts, Resilient Work, Growth, Work, Courage“The willingness to show up changes us. It makes us a little braver each time.” Brene Brown
Everyday Courage, Personal Growth, Life Transformation, Bravery, Willingness, Change
Brene Brown Everyday Courage, Personal Growth, Life Transformation, Bravery, Willingness, Change“To me, a leader is someone who holds her- or himself accountable for finding potential in people and processes. And so what I think is really important is sustainability.” Brene Brown
Leadership Potential, Accountability Sustainability, People Growth, Leadership, Accountability, Sustainability
Brene Brown Leadership Potential, Accountability Sustainability, People Growth, Leadership, Accountability, Sustainability“When you numb your pain you also numb your joy.” Brene Brown
Balanced Emotions, Pain Reflection, Joyful Awareness, Pain, Joy, Awareness
Brene Brown Balanced Emotions, Pain Reflection, Joyful Awareness, Pain, Joy, Awareness“You can’t get to courage without walking through vulnerability.” Brene Brown
Vulnerability Path, Emotional Courage, Inner Strength, Path, Courage, Strength
Brene Brown Vulnerability Path, Emotional Courage, Inner Strength, Path, Courage, Strength“I’m never more courageous than when I’m embracing imperfection, embracing vulnerabilities, and setting boundaries with the people in my life.” Brene Brown
Embracing Imperfection, Setting Boundaries, Emotional Courage, Imperfection, Vulnerability, Boundaries
Brene Brown Embracing Imperfection, Setting Boundaries, Emotional Courage, Imperfection, Vulnerability, Boundaries“A good life happens when you stop and are grateful for the ordinary moments that so many of us just steamroll over to try to find those extraordinary moments.” Brene Brown
Ordinary Gratitude, Extraordinary Moments, Simple Joy, Gratitude, Moments, Joy
Brene Brown Ordinary Gratitude, Extraordinary Moments, Simple Joy, Gratitude, Moments, Joy“I’m slowing learning how to straddle the tension that comes with understanding I am tough and tender, brave and afraid, strong and struggling-all of these things, all of the time. I’m working on letting go of having to be one or the other and embracing the wholeness of wholeheartedness.” Brene Brown
Emotional Wholeness, Balancing Strengths, Personal Growth, Balance, Growth, Wholeness
Brene Brown Emotional Wholeness, Balancing Strengths, Personal Growth, Balance, Growth, Wholeness“The best marriages are the ones where we can go out in the world and really put ourselves out there. A lot of times we'll fail, and sometimes we'll pull it off. But good marriages are when you can go home and know that your vulnerability will be honored as courage, and that you'll find support.” Brene Brown
Marital Strength, Emotional Support, Courageous Vulnerability, Marriage, Support, Courage
Brene Brown Marital Strength, Emotional Support, Courageous Vulnerability, Marriage, Support, Courage“Sufficiency isn’t two steps up from poverty or one step short of abundance. It isn’t a measure of barely enough or more than enough. Sufficiency isn’t an amount at all. It is an experience, a context we generate, a declaration, a knowing that there is enough, and that we are enough.” Brene Brown
Sufficiency Experience, Abundance Mindset, Enoughness Realization, Sufficiency, Abundance, Enoughness
Brene Brown Sufficiency Experience, Abundance Mindset, Enoughness Realization, Sufficiency, Abundance, Enoughness