Anatomy of Trust
Trust is a beautiful part of being human. Prioritizing it helps us foster more meaningful relationships.
I love Brené Brown’s acronym BRAVING to better understand the elements of trust. We can then decide what’s missing to increase trust with ourselves and others.
Boundaries: You make clear what’s okay and what’s not okay, and why
Reliability: You do what you say you’ll do and don’t take on more than you’re able to balance
Accountability: You own your mistakes, apologize, and make amends
Vault: You don’t share information or experiences that are not yours to share
Integrity: You choose courage over comfort and practice your values
Non-judgment: You’re able to ask for what you need and talk about how you feel without judgment
Generosity: You extend the most generous interpretation to the intentions, words, and actions of others
Question: In what ways could you increase trust with yourself?
Action: Pick one element that you struggle to uphold and make a plan to improve it this week.
💜 a good quote…
“Trustworthy people are there for each other, and that mutual trust and trustworthiness maximizes wellness for both people.” - Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
“A relationship without trust is like a car without fuel, it can’t move ahead.” - Invajy
