Our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self acceptance.
Brene Brown
Belonging Self-Acceptance, Inner Peace, Personal Value, Acceptance, Peace, Value
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“Nothing has transformed my life more than realizing that it’s a waste of time to evaluate my worthiness by weighing the reaction of the people in the stands.” Brene Brown
Life Transformation, Avoiding Judgment, Worthiness Within, Transformation, Worthiness, Judgment
Brene Brown Life Transformation, Avoiding Judgment, Worthiness Within, Transformation, Worthiness, Judgment“True belonging is not passive.… It’s a practice that requires us to be vulnerable, get uncomfortable, and learn how to be present with people without sacrificing who we are.” Brene Brown
Active Belonging, Emotional Presence, Vulnerable Practice, Belonging, Vulnerability, Presence
Brene Brown Active Belonging, Emotional Presence, Vulnerable Practice, Belonging, Vulnerability, Presence“The biggest potential for helping us overcome shame is this: We are ‘those people.’ The truth is…we are the others. Most of us are one paycheck, one divorce, one drug-addicted kid, one mental health illness, one sexual assault, one drinking binge, one night of unprotected sex, or one affair away from being ‘those people’ — the ones we don’t trust, the ones we pity, the ones we don’t let our kids play with, the ones bad things happen to, the ones we don’t want living next door.” Brene Brown
Shame Overcoming, Human Vulnerability, Shared Humanity, Truth, Trust, Empathy
Brene Brown Shame Overcoming, Human Vulnerability, Shared Humanity, Truth, Trust, Empathy“Hope is really a thought.” Brene Brown
Optimistic Thinking, Hopeful Mindset, Mental Clarity, Hope, Thought, Optimism
Brene Brown Optimistic Thinking, Hopeful Mindset, Mental Clarity, Hope, Thought, Optimism“What we know matters, but who we are matters more. Being rather than knowing requires showing up and letting ourselves be seen. It requires us to dare greatly, to be vulnerable.” Brene Brown
Being Matters, True Courage, Visible Vulnerability, Being, Courage, Vulnerability
Brene Brown Being Matters, True Courage, Visible Vulnerability, Being, Courage, Vulnerability“We cannot give our children what we don’t have.” Brene Brown
Parental Wisdom, Self-Improvement, Teaching By Example, Parenting, Wisdom, Example
Brene Brown Parental Wisdom, Self-Improvement, Teaching By Example, Parenting, Wisdom, Example“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
Happiness Fear, Vulnerability Tolerance, Emotional Barriers, Happiness, Vulnerability, Fear
Brene Brown Happiness Fear, Vulnerability Tolerance, Emotional Barriers, Happiness, Vulnerability, Fear“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
Self Acceptance, Authentic Courage, Belonging Start, Belonging, Courage, Acceptance
Brene Brown Self Acceptance, Authentic Courage, Belonging Start, Belonging, Courage, Acceptance“Many people think of perfectionism as striving to be your best, but it is not about self-improvement; it’s about earning approval and acceptance.” Brene Brown
Perfectionism Myth, Approval Acceptance, Self Striving, Perfectionism, Approval, Acceptance
Brene Brown Perfectionism Myth, Approval Acceptance, Self Striving, Perfectionism, Approval, Acceptance“What’s worth doing even if you fail?” Brene Brown
Worthwhile Pursuits, Failure Lessons, Courageous Efforts, Purpose, Resilience, Determination
Brene Brown Worthwhile Pursuits, Failure Lessons, Courageous Efforts, Purpose, Resilience, Determination“I wasn’t really testing it on myself as much as I was learning from other people about what it meant to live and love with your whole heart, and then thinking, oh my god, I’m not doing that.” Brene Brown
Wholehearted Living, Love Learning, Self Realization, Living, Learning, Realization
Brene Brown Wholehearted Living, Love Learning, Self Realization, Living, Learning, Realization“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
Courage Speech, Accountability Values, Speaking Truth, Honesty, Respect, Presence
Brene Brown Courage Speech, Accountability Values, Speaking Truth, Honesty, Respect, Presence“I want to be in the arena. I want to be brave with my life. And when we make the choice to dare greatly, we sign up to get our asses kicked. We can choose courage or we can choose comfort, but we can’t have both. Not at the same time.” Brene Brown
Bravery Choices, Courage Comfort, Arena Spirit, Bravery, Courage, Comfort
Brene Brown Bravery Choices, Courage Comfort, Arena Spirit, Bravery, Courage, Comfort“Shame derives its power from being unspeakable.” Brene Brown
Shame Silence, Emotional Impact, Inner Healing, Shame, Impact, Healing
Brene Brown Shame Silence, Emotional Impact, Inner Healing, Shame, Impact, Healing“You cannot shame or belittle people into changing their behaviors.” Brene Brown
Respectful Change, Positive Influence, Behavioral Growth, Change, Respect, Influence
Brene Brown Respectful Change, Positive Influence, Behavioral Growth, Change, Respect, Influence“Vulnerability is not knowing victory or defeat, it’s understanding the necessity of both; it’s engaging. It’s being all in.” Brene Brown
Balanced Engagement, Emotional Strength, Vulnerability Understanding, Vulnerability, Strength, Engagement
Brene Brown Balanced Engagement, Emotional Strength, Vulnerability Understanding, Vulnerability, Strength, Engagement“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” Brene Brown
Exploring Darkness, Inner Bravery, Light Discovery, Darkness, Bravery, Light
Brene Brown Exploring Darkness, Inner Bravery, Light Discovery, Darkness, Bravery, Light“The moment someone asks you to do something you don't have the time or inclination to do is fraught with vulnerability.” Brene Brown
Saying No, Emotional Boundaries, Personal Choice, Vulnerability, Boundaries, Choice
Brene Brown Saying No, Emotional Boundaries, Personal Choice, Vulnerability, Boundaries, Choice