Archive for May, 2020

We all tell ourselves stories about our lives, even if we don’t think about it that way. Every memory that comes to mind includes a judgement of the experience.

Imagine you were writing a story about your life. If you only wrote about the worst things that ever happened to, you would seem like a very unlucky, miserable person. But if you only wrote about the best things you’ve experienced, your life would look very different.

What type of story serves you best? Do the ones where you made mistakes, were hurt by others, or suffered in some way help you live your best life now? If not, let them go. Focus on the stories where you had successful outcomes, helped others, or experienced pure joy.