When I was in grade school, I’d sit in the back of class, head down, avoiding eye contact so the teacher wouldn’t call on me. This stemmed from being an introvert, fear of being wrong and embarrassed in front of others. We carry those old stories and triggers into adulthood. The good news is that we can redirect those old stories to create new ones that serve us better.

Worrying about what other people think, making mistakes and being embarrassed all prevent us from trying, exploring and growing. Doing new things and revisiting old things we’ve enjoyed are great ways to write a new narrative.