Your life story is more than a simple sequence of events; it’s a powerful tool that shapes your identity, guides your choices, and influences your future. This concept, called “narrative identity,” ...

“You think you have problems,” such was the wisdom my father imparted while he read the newspaper or watched a television news story about a person facing tragic circumstances. When stories of ...

Research has shown that personal narratives—the stories we tell ourselves about our lives—can play a critical role in identity and help us make sense of the past and present. Research has also shown ...

How do you tell the tale of your greatest challenge or adversity? Even when we believe that we’ve created a happy, ideal life for ourselves, our course can be not-so-gently redirected, taking us to a ...

Incorporating personal stories into presentations and pitches can significantly enhance audience engagement and comprehension, transforming abstract concepts into tangible experiences. Authentic ...

Strong personal statements demonstrate strengths through experience. Rather than claiming you are a good leader or ...

Frey, Erin L., Ethan Bernstein, and Nick Rekenthaler. "Scarlet Letters: Rehabilitation Through Transgression Transparency and Personal Narrative Control." Administrative Science Quarterly 67, no. 4 ...

RANCHO BERNARDO (KGTV) — Joyce Orishaba was one of 12,000 teenagers who submitted a personal narrative to the New York Times. She was one of only a few winners. “I still don’t believe it,” Orishaba ...

As school soon comes to an end, the beginning of summer soon arrives. This time of year can be a strange one. Especially with school, it can seem more like an ending than a beginning. Though changes ...