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Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Slackers Against Narrativity

Narrativity—the tendency to construct life stories—is widespread, but the ethical claim that narrativity is essential to a well-lived life is disputed.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Secret Power of Seeing Your Life as a Story

Reframing life as a story with oneself as protagonist reveals meaning, uncovers strengths, and enables growth by changing the meaning of events.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Chronic Illness and Storytelling

Life stories are time-embedded narratives combining memories, present circumstances, and future hope, and can be deepened to find meaning despite illness and loss.
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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Disabled People's Stories Show About Interdependence

Disabled people emphasized interdependence in their life stories, which supported resilience during COVID-19 despite disproportionate harms to employment, quality of life, mental health, and mortality.
Mental health
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Clare Sestanovich on Balancing Hope and Despair

Jesse joins an environmental protest, reflecting on his personal struggles and the perceived futility of his role as an artist compared to his wife's work.
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