We all have a story.
Yet, the bits and pieces may feel somewhat random. (Rest assured they are not.) Discovering the arc of your story demands reflection. This exercise requires time to obsess over the threads — and to then weave them together. To reflect on the fabric that has been created.
You’ll need to be open to feel a bit uncomfortable. To see observe the warp. To digest what you see.
Are there narratives cast about you that do not reflect who you intend to be?
We should never let a narrative persist that is not our own.
Ready to explore the building blocks of your story? Start here with the “I am from” exercise from Mary Phifer’s Writing to Change the World.
Exploring your unique story is worthwhile.
This can be reveal hidden sources of support and the gaps that must be filled.
Because finding meaning — and then being able to move forward — is everything.
Read more about it and try the “I am from” exercise:
Dr. Marla Gottschalk is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist. She is a charter member of the LinkedIn Influencer Program. Her thoughts on work life have appeared in various outlets including Talent Zoo, Forbes, Quartz and The Huffington Post.
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