607 Quotes by Brené Brown

We cannot ignore our pain and feel compassion for it at the same time.

We're raising children who have little tolerance for disappointment

We live in a world where most people still subscribe to the belief that shame is a good tool for keeping people in line. Not only is this wrong, but it’s dangerous. Shame is highly correlated with addiction, violence, aggression, depression, eating disorders, and bullying.

I'm like a recovering perfectionist. For me it's one day at a time.

I think a lot of us are multiple things that don't always fit together neatly in a bio box.

We have to be women we want our daughters to be.

As a shame researcher, I know that the very best thing to do in the midst of a shame attack is totally counterintuitive: Practice courage and reach out!

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.

Shame: We all have it. It's that gremlin that says 'I'm not enough.' Or, if you're feeling pretty confident,...'ooh, who do you think you are?' Shame always has a seat.