The question isn’t so much, Are you parenting the right way? as it is: Are you the adult you want your child to grow up to be?
Brene Brown
Role Model, Parenting Reflection, Meaningful Growth, Parenting, Adult, Reflection
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More Brene Brown Quotes
“True belonging never asks us to change who we are. True belonging requires us to be who we are.” Brene Brown
Authentic Belonging, Emotional Truth, True Acceptance, Belonging, Authenticity, Truth
Brene Brown Authentic Belonging, Emotional Truth, True Acceptance, Belonging, Authenticity, Truth“How can we embrace rest and play if we’ve tied our self-worth to what we produce?” Brene Brown
Rest Embrace, Self-Worth Balance, Emotional Play, Rest, Worth, Balance
Brene Brown Rest Embrace, Self-Worth Balance, Emotional Play, Rest, Worth, Balance“I can encourage my daughter to love her body, but what really matters are the observations she makes about my relationship with my own body.” Brene Brown
Body Image, Teaching Confidence, Parental Influence, Confidence, Image, Influence
Brene Brown Body Image, Teaching Confidence, Parental Influence, Confidence, Image, Influence“We are a culture of people who’ve bought into the idea that if we stay busy enough, the truth of our lives won’t catch up with us.” Brene Brown
Culture Of Busyness, Escaping Reality, Hidden Truths, Busyness, Truth, Culture
Brene Brown Culture Of Busyness, Escaping Reality, Hidden Truths, Busyness, Truth, Culture“Every time we choose courage, we make everyone around us a little better and the world a little braver. And our world could stand to be a little kinder and braver.” Brene Brown
Courage And Kindness, Spreading Bravery, Better World, Courage, Kindness, Bravery
Brene Brown Courage And Kindness, Spreading Bravery, Better World, Courage, Kindness, Bravery“Tell your story with your whole heart.” Brene Brown
Sharing Stories, Emotional Vulnerability, Inner Courage, Storytelling, Vulnerability, Courage
Brene Brown Sharing Stories, Emotional Vulnerability, Inner Courage, Storytelling, Vulnerability, Courage“I believe joy is a spiritual practice.” Brene Brown
Spiritual Joy, Practicing Happiness, Inner Fulfillment, Joy, Happiness, Fulfillment
Brene Brown Spiritual Joy, Practicing Happiness, Inner Fulfillment, Joy, Happiness, Fulfillment“Perfect and bulletproof are seductive, but they don’t exist in the human experience.” Brene Brown
Human Imperfection, Emotional Realism, Seductive Myths, Imperfection, Realism, Myths
Brene Brown Human Imperfection, Emotional Realism, Seductive Myths, Imperfection, Realism, Myths“The truth is, rarely can a response make something better – what makes something better is connection.” Brene Brown
True Connection, Emotional Bonds, Better Response, Truth, Connection, Empathy
Brene Brown True Connection, Emotional Bonds, Better Response, Truth, Connection, Empathy“Even to me the issue of “stay small, sweet, quiet, and modest” sounds like an outdated problem, but the truth is that women still run into those demands whenever we find and use our voices.” Brene Brown
Challenging Norms, Women’s Voices, Breaking Stereotypes, Empowerment, Voices, Strength
Brene Brown Challenging Norms, Women’s Voices, Breaking Stereotypes, Empowerment, Voices, Strength“Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be our best. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it's a shield.” Brene Brown
Healthy Achievement, Emotional Growth, Perfectionism Shield, Growth, Perfectionism, Achievement
Brene Brown Healthy Achievement, Emotional Growth, Perfectionism Shield, Growth, Perfectionism, Achievement“Rest and play are as vital to our health as nutrition and exercise.” Brene Brown
Balanced Living, Health Priorities, Rest Play, Health, Rest, Play
Brene Brown Balanced Living, Health Priorities, Rest Play, Health, Rest, Play“Think about what’s pleasurable, not just what’s possible.” Brene Brown
Pleasurable Choices, Embracing Joy, Practical Living, Joy, Choices, Living
Brene Brown Pleasurable Choices, Embracing Joy, Practical Living, Joy, Choices, Living“I’m just so grateful, because to feel this vulnerable means I’m alive.” Brene Brown
Gratitude And Life, Vulnerability Awareness, Emotional Presence, Gratitude, Life, Presence
Brene Brown Gratitude And Life, Vulnerability Awareness, Emotional Presence, Gratitude, Life, Presence“In the absence of data, we will always make up stories. In fact, the need to make up a story, especially when we are hurt, is part of our most primitive survival wiring. Mean making is in our biology, and our default is often to come up with a story that makes sense, feels familiar, and offers us insight into how best to self-protect.” Brene Brown
Story Creation, Emotional Survival, Human Biology, Hurt, Insight, Protection
Brene Brown Story Creation, Emotional Survival, Human Biology, Hurt, Insight, Protection“Staying vulnerable is a risk we have to take if we want to experience connection.” Brene Brown
Risk Vulnerability, Connection Experiences, Emotional Risks, Vulnerability, Risk, Connection
Brene Brown Risk Vulnerability, Connection Experiences, Emotional Risks, Vulnerability, Risk, Connection“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” Brene Brown
Owning Vulnerabilities, Emotional Bravery, Discovering Light, Vulnerability, Bravery, Light
Brene Brown Owning Vulnerabilities, Emotional Bravery, Discovering Light, Vulnerability, Bravery, Light“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
Birthplace Connection, Worthiness Path, Constructive Sharing, Vulnerability, Connection, Sharing
Brene Brown Birthplace Connection, Worthiness Path, Constructive Sharing, Vulnerability, Connection, Sharing