The power of vulnerability

Brené Brown defines vulnerability as "uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure." Her work and research have concluded that vulnerability is integral to healthy relationships with self and others. So how do we get comfortable with being vulnerable? It comes with strengthening another skill within ourselves: COURAGE. How do we boost courage? ⁠Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the choice that something else is more important than fear.

Dr Jenny Brockis | #PsychologicalSafety | The Power of Vulnerability - While being vulnerable can be unpleasant sometimes, it is also an invaluable gift. It reveals you as the human you are.

When you think of the word “vulnerable,” what immediately comes to mind? For some of us, it might include connotations of being naïve, easy to take advantage of, or weak. In research, we talk about “vulnerable populations” as people who are disadvantaged and who don’t have reso

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope empathy, accountability, and authenticity.” - Brené Brown #brenebrown #vulnerability #inspirationalquotes #inspiringquotes

Vulnerability is consciously choosing not to hide your emotions and desires from others. Vulnerability frees me up to share personal stories that others can relate to. Vulnerability sparks conversations that allow me to move beyond fear to a place of shared experiences. From the Motivation app: https://motivation.app/download

Vulnerability is not winning or losing: It's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness: It's our greatest measure of courage.

Far from being a sign of weakness, expressing vulnerability can unlock creativity and transform every area of your life, says Brené Brown

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. When we don't have that, we shape-shift and turn into chameleons; we hustle for the worthiness we already possess.

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