One of the things I talk a lot about in my work that I try to practice - … - Brené Brown

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We’re bound by chains of love, but they don’t weigh us down. Instead, they allow us to be bigger and better than we are.

Brené Brown

One of the things I talk a lot about in my work that I try to practice - which is really hard - is in those moments where we're being asked to do things or asked to take over or asked to take care of something, we have to have the courage to choose discomfort over resentment. And to me, a huge part of my authenticity practice has been choosing discomfort and saying no.

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