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
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“Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” Brene Brown
Power Of Showing, Courageous Action, Importance Of Presence, Courage, Action, Presence
Brene Brown Power Of Showing, Courageous Action, Importance Of Presence, Courage, Action, Presence“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“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” Brene Brown
Innovative Vulnerability, Emotional Growth, Embracing Change, Vulnerability, Innovation, Change
Brene Brown Innovative Vulnerability, Emotional Growth, Embracing Change, Vulnerability, Innovation, Change“It’s no longer a question of can I do it. It’s a question of: Do I want to do it?” Brene Brown
Personal Desire, Decision Making, Inner Motivation, Desire, Decision, Motivation
Brene Brown Personal Desire, Decision Making, Inner Motivation, Desire, Decision, Motivation“We’re raising children who have little tolerance for disappointment.” Brene Brown
Parenting Challenges, Teaching Resilience, Building Strength, Parenting, Resilience, Strength
Brene Brown Parenting Challenges, Teaching Resilience, Building Strength, Parenting, Resilience, Strength“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“If we want to live and love with our whole hearts, and if we want to engage with the world from a place of worthiness, we have to talk about the things that get in the way- especially shame, fear and vulnerability.” Brene Brown
Heartful Living, Emotional Barriers, Courageous Conversations, Worthiness, Shame, Fear
Brene Brown Heartful Living, Emotional Barriers, Courageous Conversations, Worthiness, Shame, Fear“Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it’s often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis.” Brene Brown
Healthy Striving, Perfectionism Dangers, Life Paralysis, Understanding, Success, Balance
Brene Brown Healthy Striving, Perfectionism Dangers, Life Paralysis, Understanding, Success, Balance“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
Vulnerability Intentions, Emotional Trust, Intimacy Connection, Trust, Intimacy, Connection
Brene Brown Vulnerability Intentions, Emotional Trust, Intimacy Connection, Trust, Intimacy, Connection“At the end of the day, at the end of the week, at the end of my life, I want to say I contributed more than I criticized.” Brene Brown
Positive Impact, Constructive Contribution, Life Reflection, Contribution, Criticism, Legacy
Brene Brown Positive Impact, Constructive Contribution, Life Reflection, Contribution, Criticism, Legacy“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“Dig deep—get deliberate, inspired, and going.” Brene Brown
Digging Deep, Deliberate Action, Finding Inspiration, Action, Inspiration, Deep
Brene Brown Digging Deep, Deliberate Action, Finding Inspiration, Action, Inspiration, Deep“We’re all so busy chasing the extraordinary that we forget to stop and be grateful for the ordinary.” Brene Brown
Chasing Extraordinary, Ordinary Gratefulness, Practicing Gratitude, Gratitude, Ordinary, Focus
Brene Brown Chasing Extraordinary, Ordinary Gratefulness, Practicing Gratitude, Gratitude, Ordinary, Focus“Talk about your failures without apologizing.” Brene Brown
Failure Acceptance, Honest Communication, Growth Opportunities, Talking, Learning, Confidence
Brene Brown Failure Acceptance, Honest Communication, Growth Opportunities, Talking, Learning, Confidence“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“When we combine the courage to make clear what works for us and what doesn’t with the compassion to assume people are doing their best, our lives change.” Brene Brown
Courage Compassion, Defining Limits, Meaningful Change, Courage, Compassion, Change
Brene Brown Courage Compassion, Defining Limits, Meaningful Change, Courage, Compassion, Change“Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It’s the fear that we’re not good enough.” Brene Brown
Master Emotion, Overcoming Shame, Fearful Thoughts, Shame, Fear, Emotion
Brene Brown Master Emotion, Overcoming Shame, Fearful Thoughts, Shame, Fear, Emotion“The uncertainty of parenting can bring up feelings in us that range from frustration to terror.” Brene Brown
Parenting Uncertainty, Emotional Struggles, Navigating Fear, Parenting, Uncertainty, Fear
Brene Brown Parenting Uncertainty, Emotional Struggles, Navigating Fear, Parenting, Uncertainty, Fear