Brené Brown Quotes

When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.

Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.

Shame derives its power from being unspeakable.

Empathy is the antidote to shame.

Living a connected life ultimately is about setting boundaries, spending less time and energy hustling and winning over people who don’t matter, and seeing the value of working on cultivating connection with family and close friends.

We can only belong when we offer our most authentic selves and when we’re embraced for who we are.

The willingness to show up changes us. It makes us a little braver each time.

We are the most in-debt, obese, addicted and medicated adult cohort in U.S. history.

You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.

You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.

If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive.

Self-compassion is key because when we’re able to be gentle with ourselves in the midst of shame, we’re more likely to reach out, connect, and experience empathy.