write your story
You are not the sum of your experiences. You are actually the sum of your narrative.
Here’s what I mean. You are impacted, affected, maybe even brought low (or high) by what happens to you. That’s all true. However, you are not defined by those events or feelings. You are defined by how you choose to
look at,
speak about,
learn from
what happens to you.
What happens to you is often not in your control. Many of these changes (stresses) you didn’t choose. But you have total control over your responses and the story you tell yourself when they do.
This year is going to be whatever you make of it. That may feel overwhelming, that may feel exciting, that may feel confusing. I’m here for all of those reactions. This week I’m just asking you to consider if you agree with this. If you do agree, please hit reply and tell me one thing you’re experiencing that you want to improve your story about. And if you disagree, please hit reply and help me find the holes in this theory.
And happy new year!
All my best,
Dr. G
write your story
