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
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More Brene Brown Quotes
“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“When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.” Brene Brown
Setting Boundaries, Accountability Matters, Respectful Communication, Boundaries, Accountability, Respect
Brene Brown Setting Boundaries, Accountability Matters, Respectful Communication, Boundaries, Accountability, Respect“When I look at narcissism through the vulnerability lens, I see the shame-based fear of being ordinary. I see the fear of never feeling extraordinary enough to be noticed, to be lovable, to belong, or to cultivate a sense of purpose.” Brene Brown
Narcissism Fear, Vulnerable Shame, Ordinary Feelings, Narcissism, Shame, Fear
Brene Brown Narcissism Fear, Vulnerable Shame, Ordinary Feelings, Narcissism, Shame, Fear“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
Brene Brown Outsmarting Vulnerability, Emotional Discomfort, Embracing Uncertainty, Vulnerability, Growth, Creativity“When we stop caring about what people think, we lose our capacity for connection. When we become defined by what people think, we lose our willingness to be vulnerable.” Brene Brown
Social Perception, Emotional Vulnerability, Connection Loss, Perception, Vulnerability, Connection
Brene Brown Social Perception, Emotional Vulnerability, Connection Loss, Perception, Vulnerability, Connection“You can’t dress rehearse the bad moments.” Brene Brown
Present Challenges, Emotional Resilience, Living Authentically, Challenges, Resilience, Authenticity
Brene Brown Present Challenges, Emotional Resilience, Living Authentically, Challenges, Resilience, Authenticity“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“I'm like a recovering perfectionist. For me it's one day at a time.” Brene Brown
Daily Progress, Perfectionism Recovery, Small Steps, Progress, Recovery, Perfectionism
Brene Brown Daily Progress, Perfectionism Recovery, Small Steps, Progress, Recovery, Perfectionism“The truth is that falling hurts. The dare is to keep being brave and feel your way back up.” Brene Brown
Emotional Bravery, Recovery Strength, Brave Journey, Bravery, Strength, Truth
Brene Brown Emotional Bravery, Recovery Strength, Brave Journey, Bravery, Strength, Truth“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“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“If you own this story you get to write the ending.” Brene Brown
Personal Story, Empowered Choices, Narrative Control, Story, Control, Choice
Brene Brown Personal Story, Empowered Choices, Narrative Control, Story, Control, Choice“Do you light up when your kids are coming in the room or do you become the instant critic?” Brene Brown
Parent-Child Connection, Positive Parenting, Emotional Awareness, Parenting, Connection, Criticism
Brene Brown Parent-Child Connection, Positive Parenting, Emotional Awareness, Parenting, Connection, Criticism“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“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“In a society that says, ‘Put yourself last,’ self-love and self-acceptance are revolutionary.” Brene Brown
Self Love, Revolutionary Acceptance, Inner Peace, Self-Love, Acceptance, Peace
Brene Brown Self Love, Revolutionary Acceptance, Inner Peace, Self-Love, Acceptance, Peace“Grace means that all of your mistakes now serve a purpose instead of serving shame.” Brene Brown
Purposeful Mistakes, Emotional Grace, Overcoming Shame, Mistakes, Grace, Purpose
Brene Brown Purposeful Mistakes, Emotional Grace, Overcoming Shame, Mistakes, Grace, Purpose“When I let go of trying to be everything to everyone, I had much more time, attention, love, and connection for the important people in my life.” Brene Brown
Letting Go, Time Priorities, Emotional Focus, Letting, Time, Focus
Brene Brown Letting Go, Time Priorities, Emotional Focus, Letting, Time, Focus