We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions. ― Brené Brown

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If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive. ― Brené Brown

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Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change. ― Brene Brown

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Scars are beautiful when we see them as glorious reminders that we courageously survived.

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Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It's about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen. ― Brene Brown,

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Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it's often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis. ― Brené Brown

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Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections. _ Gerard Way

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What we know matters but who we are matters more. ― Brené Brown

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If you trade your authenticity for safety, you may experience the following: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, rage, blame, resentment, and inexplicable grief. ― Brené Brown

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Healthy striving is self-focused: "How can I improve?" Perfectionism is other-focused: "What will they think? ― Brené Brow

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