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30 August 2011

Our stories, ourselves

In my experience, I've witnessed the power of story to change people's lives. Change the story you're telling yourself and others about how you see the world and you open the possibility of changing yourself. If the story isn't serving you any longer, then it might be time to re-examine that story. As the author of this article states, "The tales we tell hold powerful sway over our memories, behaviors and even identities." In this article from the American Psychological Association, Sadie Dingfelder looks at some of the latest research in 'narrative psychology' and reports on how story is changing lives.

http://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/01/stories.aspx
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