"We all have personal stories about who we are and what the world is like. These stories aren’t necessarily conscious, but they are the narratives by which we live our lives. Many of us have healthy, optimistic stories that serve us well. But sometimes, people develop pessimistic stories and get caught in self-defeating thinking cycles, whereby they assume the worst and, as a result, cope poorly. The question then becomes how to help people revise their negative stories."
- Scientific American: "How to Improve Your Life with Story Editing"
A new frame on an old idea... crafting our stories not only helps us to make sense of the world, but also to establish who we are and where we're going. How do you think this psychological approach to storytelling relates to what we do?
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