Change Your Story?
Have you ever taken a moment to ask yourself: What’s my story? Not the casual small talk shared with loose acquaintances at parties, but the deep, inner narrative that shapes your identity and defines who you are. What is the story you tell yourself consistently?
Take a moment to reflect.
What do you say to yourself when no one else is around? Do you see yourself as a screw-up, an underdog, or someone who can’t ever catch a break? Be honest with yourself. How do you view your self-worth and identity? What’s your story?
As a coach, I am a professional story-listener, narrative-explorer, and truth-seeker. Every day, I hear people talk about their successes and failures, strengths and weaknesses, hopes and fears. But often, I am listening for the answer to that core question: What is the story they tell themselves?
Your internal narrative speaks volumes about who you truly are inside. When a person decides to transform that story, it can be the most important thing they can do in their lives. People often say the meanest things to themselves—things they wouldn’t ever say out loud to another person. What if I told you that you don’t have to be your harshest critic? You can change your story.
The narrative you create and repeat to yourself can either uplift or undermine your spirit. It shapes your actions, influences your decisions, and impacts your overall well-being. If your story is one of defeat, failure, or inadequacy, it will be reflected in your life. Conversely, if you view yourself as resilient, capable, and worthy, that too will manifest in your actions and experiences.
The first step to changing your life is rewriting your story. Challenge the negative scripts that run on autopilot in your mind. Replace self-criticism with self-compassion. Recognize your achievements and strengths. Embrace your potential and possibilities. Your story is not set in stone; it is a living, evolving testament to who you are and who you can become.
