When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.
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How can we embrace rest and play if we've tied our self-worth to what we produce?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Tying self-worth to productivity prevents enjoyment of rest and play.
BrenΓ© Brown highlights the importance of separating our self-worth from how much we produce. When we define ourselves by our outputs, we struggle to appreciate the value of rest and leisure, leading to burnout and neglect of self-care.
Themes
Self-WorthProductivityRestPlayLeisure
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about work-life balance.
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