대원국제중 중2 2026 1학기 기말고사 영어 내신 분석

According to Dr. Brene Brown, fitting in is changing ourselves to match the situation. In other words, fitting in is doing what is “cool.” For example, it is wearing the right clothes, playing the most popular sport, or hanging out with the “best” social groups. But fitting in may cause feelings of anxiety or loneliness. Fitting in is easier than belonging in the sense that you don't have to go against the norm. However, according to Brown, it is shame-based and sends messages, especially to young people, that they are not good enough. (X) Belonging is something else. It is letting ourselves be seen and known as we really are—being our true or authentic selves. It is wearing clothing that makes us feel good or that allows us to show our uniqueness, doing activities we enjoy, and spending time with people we can be our authentic selves with. Belonging brings enjoyment, excitement, or self-fulfillment. But it doesn't come easy. Being different can make us feel vulnerable—exposed to emotional uncertainty and risk. But, Brown claims, it's this same vulnerability that becomes the foundation on which courage is built. These findings surprised even Brown. She had assumed that belonging was external—that people negotiated with the groups they want to join. Instead, she found that the people with the deepest sense of belonging are those who have the courage to stand alone and risk being disconnected from others.