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“Serpentining" means trying to control a situation, backing out of it, pretending it's not happening, or maybe even pretending that you don't care. We use it to dodge conflict, discomfort, possible confrontation, the potential for shame or hurt, and/or criticism (self- or other-inflicted). Serpentining can lead to hiding out, pretending, avoidance, procrastination, rationalizing, blaming, and lying. I have a tendency to want to serpentine when I feel vulnerable. If I have to make a difficult call, I'll try to script both sides of it. I'll convince myself that I should wait, I'll draft an e-mail while telling myself that it's better in writing, and I'll think of a million other things to do. I'll emotionally run back and forth until I'm exhausted.”

Quote by Brené Brown

Work

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

This book delves into the concept of vulnerability as a key to personal growth and effective leadership. It examines how being open to vulnerability can lead to deeper connections, more authentic relationships, and improved parenting and leadership skills. more

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Brené Brown

Brené Brown is a renowned psychologist, author, and speaker. Her research focuses on human vulnerability, courage, shame, and belonging. Brown's books, 'Daring Greatly' and 'The Gifts of Imperfection,' have become widely popular, exploring the complexities of human emotions and psychology in an accessible way. more

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