When we feel that quiver of vulnerability, instead of dress rehearsing tragedy and waiting for the other shoe to drop, let that shudder be a reminder to practice gratitude. Bren Brown. Joy Anxiety, Calm, and Over Under Functioning Bren Brown What Does It Mean to Dress Rehearse Tragedy (& Why Is It Keeping You from Living in the Moment)? Draped Dress from H&M: Perfect for Summer Style H&M's New Studio Collection: Shop All the Looks Teen Vogue We're trying to dress rehearse tragedy so we can beat vulnerability to the punch." Bren Brown to Oprah Winfrey. Bren says we avoid the vulnerability of sheer joy because we're terrified of