How to rewrite the story of your life
You have a story, even if you're not aware of it. Dan McAdams, professor of psychology, mentions that we can view our stories in two ways that can impact our lives.
- The contamination story: You can think life is great, then something bad happens and sours the rest of your life. Instead of moving on, these people relive this sequence and never learn from it.
- The redemption story: Instead of a disabling tragedy, these people find value in the pain and feel stronger for going through the problem.
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