I carry a small sheet of paper in my wallet that has written on it the names of people whose opinions of me matter. To be on that list, you have to love me for my strengths and struggles. Brene Brown carrylistlove Change image and share on social
In many ways, September feels like the busiest time of the year: The kids go back to school, work piles up after the summer's dog days, and Thanksgiving is suddenly upon us. Brene Brown backbusyday Change image and share on social
One thing that I tell people all the time is, 'I'm not going to answer a call from you after nine o'clock at night or before nine o'clock in the morning unless it's an emergency.' Brene Brown answercallclock Change image and share on social
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 connectiondisconnectiondistrust Change image and share on social
I think if you follow anyone home, whether they live in Houston or London, and you sit at their dinner table and talk to them about their mother who has cancer or their child who is struggling in school, and their fears about watching their lives go by, I think we're all the same. Brene Brown cancerchilddinner share on social
Faith minus vulnerability and mystery equals extremism. If you've got all the answers, then don't call what you do 'faith.' Brene Brown answercallequal Change image and share on social
When we're looking for compassion, we need someone who is deeply rooted, is able to bend and, most of all, embraces us for our strengths and struggles. Brene Brown bendcompassiondeeply Change image and share on social
For me, the opposite of scarcity is not abundance. It's enough. I'm enough. My kids are enough. Brene Brown abundancekidopposite Change image and share on social
I love to take, process and share photos - it fills me up. Brene Brown filllovephoto Change image and share on social
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 achievementgrowthhealthy Change image and share on social
