(Shortform note: It’s easy to mistake a state for a trait, especially in someone you don’t know very well. Atlas of the Heart is primarily concerned with states. For example, anger isn’t a permanent part of your personality (hopefully) rather, something happens that makes you angry. A state is a temporary condition brought on by a particular event or situation.For example, confidence is a trait that many people strive for: No matter the situation, some people always seem to be sure of themselves and in control. In other words, it’s a more-or-less permanent part of how you think or act. A trait is an aspect of your personality, or a characteristic thought pattern.Therefore, we’ll start by defining those terms.īrown frequently describes feelings as either a trait or a state. Brown’s hope is that, with a deeper understanding of emotions, you’ll be able to talk about them more openly and accurately, and thus form deeper connections with the people around you.īrown uses a few important terms that you may not be familiar with or you may not know in the same sense that she uses them. In her book Atlas of the Heart, Brené Brown-a popular public speaker, bestselling author, and professional social worker-provides a guide to the many emotions and mental states that people feel. In her book Atlas of the Heart, Brené Brown provides descriptions and explanations of 87 emotions, along with the situations where you’re likely to encounter them.īelow is a brief overview of Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown. This lack of vocabulary blocks us from being able to fully experience and share our feelings with others-and that prevents us from forming connections with each other. Many people can only recognize and name three emotions: happiness, sadness, and anger. What is Brené Brown’s Atlas of the Heart about? What is the key message to take away from the book? Like this article? Sign up for a free trial here. Shortform has the world's best summaries and analyses of books you should be reading. This article is an excerpt from the Shortform book guide to "Atlas of the Heart" by Brené Brown.
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