What A Shame Researcher Taught Me About Living BIG

Everything I learned about Boundaries, I learned from Brene Brown

Let me be the first to say, I love Brene Brown (BB). I’ve consumed everything she’s written. Her Ted Talk (you know the one from 2010) that made her a household name was amazing. She’s a shame researcher. Brown will use her occupation as a shame researcher to shut down small talk on an airplane. She is funny, smart and tells it like it is.

This lady backs her stuff up with data. I love it. Read through the article and let me know your thoughts. I provide my favorite BB short at the end!

 What boundaries need to be in place for me to be in my integrity and to be generous in my assumptions about others? 

Living BIG is a concept introduced by Brené Brown, which stands for “Boundaries, Integrity, and Generosity.” It’s a way of living life with courage, compassion, and purpose.

First up is Boundaries.

The “B” in BIG stands for boundaries. This means setting clear boundaries in our personal and professional lives. It means learning to say no when necessary, and respecting the boundaries of others. By setting boundaries, we can protect ourselves and our relationships from harm.

Also Read: Setting Boundaries with Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

Next is Integrity.

The “I” in BIG stands for integrity. This means being honest and authentic in all aspects of our lives, even when it’s difficult. When we live with integrity, we can build trust and connection with others.

The final piece is Generosity.

The “G” in BIG stands for generosity. This means being kind, empathetic, and compassionate towards ourselves and others. When we practice generosity, we can create a culture of belonging. We foster deeper connections with those around us.

When we have generosity and compassion for people in our lives, we can get rid of grief and anger. And if we are being honest? Our belief that people are just making shitty choices. What if they are really just doing their best?

Living BIG, boundaries, integrity, generosity. What boundaries need to be in place for me to be in my integrity and be generous towards you?

Brené Brown

Some final thoughts on Living BIG.

To sum up, living BIG is a call for us to live with intention and purpose. To strive to be our best selves. It’s about embracing vulnerability, practicing self-compassion, and showing up for ourselves and others with courage and compassion.

Listen to the podcast here.

This is my FAVORITE SHORT about “The Power of Empathy.”