Tracee Ellis Ross Quotes

I think people change, but the media, they never allowed me to change. They never allowed me to be a better person.

Being a parent has taught me a lot of things already, you know, though it's only been a year and half, and has made me address parts of myself that I would otherwise live in comfortable denial of, or you know and - you know, for instance, my self-loathing.

I started doing motivational tours. I've seen all kinds of people, from the CEOs to the lowest executive, opening up to their fears. We don't introspect as much as we should.

Sometimes you're only human and you learn.

I've been in therapy. I know enough about myself now to know that I really don't need to know anymore.

There's a period of life when we swallow a knowledge of ourselves and it becomes either good or sour inside.

People let their own hang-ups become the obstacles between them and personal happiness.

I am a woman in process. I'm just trying like everybody else. I try to take every conflict, every experience, and learn from it. Life is never dull.

I think I've grown over the years and learned about who I am and what I can do and what I can't do.

If you're not vulnerable, and you're too headstrong and clear about the path you want to take, it won't help you grow. Vulnerability doesn't have to be a negative thing. If you take the right spin on it, it can be extremely positive.

I'm getting stronger as a person, but sometimes I just need to get over myself!

There's a paradox with self-improvement, and it is this: the ultimate goal of all self-improvement is to reach the point where you no longer feel the need to improve yourself.

I've grown and I've matured, and I kind of like that.

I haven't been that great at attending my own openings. Still, I'm learning to enjoy this a lot more than I used to.

If you would be good, first believe that you are bad.

Those who profit from adversity possess a spirit of humility and are therefore inclined to make the necessary changes needed to learn from their mistakes, failures, and losses. ... When we are focused too much on ourselves, we lose perspective. Humility allows us to regain perspective and see the big picture. ... Humility allows us to let go of perfection and keep trying.

As a therapist, I know that when you're vulnerable, the best way to move on is to admit your vulnerability, don't beat yourself up for it, and try to find a way to analyze your vulnerability. Pull up your socks and try to do better for you and your family.

My sense of insecurity keeps me alert, always ready to correct my errors.

People who readily accept the need for a gym will resist that their personalities might need some work too.

I think I've been quite lucky in that I haven't had to make too many changes to myself. Obviously, there have been adaptations and things that I've altered, but I haven't changed completely. I've stayed myself.

I've hurt people unnecessarily when it was about my own insecurities. But you have to make those mistakes to become a better person.

I don't think evil people or negative people are inherently interesting all the time. People who are good people getting better at being themselves - to me, that's something that's really interesting to watch.

I'm trying figuring out how to be the best person I can be. But it's been a process of trial and error.

As we get older, we get better at choosing in ways that will make us happy. We do a better job at picking activities that make us happy, and at spending time with people who make us happy. We're also better at letting things go.

I had insecurities and fears like everybody does, and I got over it. But I was interested in the parts of me that struggled with those things.