NOBODY TELLS A STORY AS WELL AS YOU CAN...

How To Do It All

This week, I want to tell you why nobody can tell a story as well as you can, as there’s always a very special and unique feeling about storytelling, especially if it’s about something that has happened to you personally.

Words have a magical way of painting vivid pictures in someone's mind. When you tell a story, your unique perspective and voice will usually shine through in the narrative and you can even sometimes find people hanging onto your every word.

However, be careful, as when recounting something that has happened to you personally, every time you tell it, you may embellish it a bit more unconsciously each time for dramatic effect, so something is always bigger or smaller, scarier or funnier, or more dramatic generally!

Your words usually allow other people to slip into worlds you create, which is captivating. You can draw people in and make them feel like they are there, or they can even feel like you are speaking to them personally sometimes.

Here are some examples:

- Remember that time you shared a simple anecdote, but it then felt like something quite epic when you were telling it? That's the power of storytelling, as you can make even the mundane seem quite remarkable.

- Or that time where you told a story that, although simple, was profoundly moving or inspirational to people listening to it and something that they would always remember and associate with you?

- Or do you remember that time when you found that your stories resonated with someone, which may have then left a lasting impression on them, which was quite inspiring and lasted for many years, especially if they heard it when they were children?

But remember, everyone has their own unique storytelling ability. Don’t believe only you can tell a story properly and dismiss other people's narratives. Different voices bring different perspectives and connect with different people, offering different experiences or interpretations. Whilst your voice is distinct, others have equally valuable things to say.

So this week, remember to keep telling stories because, if they’re personal stories, they’re gifts that only you can give the world. Embrace a storytelling ability, as your storytelling may be something people look forward to hearing and bring joy to others who listen to you!