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Stories We Tell Ourselves
Whether you are conscious of it or not, somewhere along the way you will have developed your own life story in your mind. This story provides a unique insight into your subconscious mind — including your ambitions, desires, and fears. The stories we tell ourselves hold great power over how our life experience unfolds.
My story included details of growing up in poverty, moving many times while I was growing up, and not being able to make friends and fit in with others around me. This story, or a modified version of it followed me into adulthood.
By the time I was in my twenties, I had succeeded in creating and living a story that was no longer based in the truth of who I was, who I wanted to become, and how I was living each day. My story held me back for way too long, and it doesn’t have to be this way for you.
Our connection with storytelling begins when we are children, and it continues long into adulthood. From assigning meaning to past events, to editing out things that don’t fully match our narrative, the stories we tell ourselves can have a huge impact on our lives.
So, what are the stories we tell ourselves and why are they so important? Discover the main things you need to know in this useful report.
What Is Meant by Stories?
