How to Get Comfortable Telling Your Story

I hear this from clients a lot:

"I like to write. Why is it so hard to write and talk about myself?"

If this feels like you, you are not alone.

Here are 5 ways to get comfortable telling your story:

Imagine talking with a friend.

-Think about the questions you would ask a new friend.
-Ask yourself the same questions and write down your responses.
-Do this a few times and look for themes.

Think like a five year-old.

-Imagine a child asks you about your superpower.
-Write down what you would tell them.
-Look for similarities in # 1.

Make decisions on the spot.

-Do this with simple decisions, like deciding what you want for dinner.
-Trust that you *know* without having to pause or second-guess.
-Chase that feeling as you tell your story.

Use scraps.

-When you put words to paper, do it on scrap paper.
-Give yourself permission to play and experiment.
-Practice telling a story without the pressure of perfection.

Unfriend the inner critic.

-Recognizing when you need help seeing yourself more objectively.
-Seek out a trusted partner to tell you what THEY see.
-Let this narrative replace the inner critic.

Christina is a writer, speaker, and Founder of Parable. To get in touch with her, reach out to christina@findyourparable.com.