Our internal narratives can hold us back. Changing them is tough but rewarding work | Modern mind

We develop stories as short cuts to navigate our worlds and it requires focus and energy to re-evaluate themThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workStorytelling plays an important role in every culture and society. It is through stories that we communicate, learn and grasp the multifaceted nature of human experience. Beyond their social function, stories play a crucial role in shaping our internal narrative – the ongoing story we