One small brave step
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About this talk
Researcher Brené Brown set out to measure connection and found shame and vulnerability at its heart. The people with a strong sense of love and belonging had one thing in common: they believed they were worthy of it, and they let themselves be seen.
- 20 min
- Courage
- by Brené Brown
Key notes
What to take away.
- 01Connection is why we're here
Feeling connected is what gives our lives purpose and meaning.
- 02Shame is the fear of disconnection
It's the worry that something about us makes us unworthy of connection, and it grows when we don't talk about it.
- 03Worthiness makes the difference
People with a strong sense of love and belonging simply believe they are worthy of it.
- 04Courage, compassion, connection
Wholehearted people have the courage to be imperfect, are kind to themselves first, and let go of who they think they should be.
- 05You can't numb only the bad
When we numb vulnerability, grief or fear, we also numb joy, gratitude and happiness.
- 06Believe you are enough
Let yourself be seen, love with your whole heart, practise gratitude, and start from "I'm enough".
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