Your Unlucky Event Could be the Best Thing that Ever Happened to You

Studies show how narrative therapy can change the impact of negative events on your life.

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In 2021, my coaching client, Mira, was having a terrible year. She had just received her 80th rejection letter for job applications. Prior to this phase, life had felt relatively easy. She had gotten several prestigious positions without much trouble, had a solid relationship, and lots of time to do all the activities she loved.

But suddenly, she felt very, very unlucky.

Mira tried getting career coaching and even applied for lower-level jobs. But after two years of getting nowhere, she was filled with self-doubt.

To make things worse, she developed a mysterious and chronic back pain and achy joints. She stopped being able to do basic life chores much less the physical sports that made her happy.

Mira’s moods also became began to rollercoaster which affected her relationship. Eventually, her boyfriend of twelve years broke up with her. With no income and needing support, she was forced to move back in with her parents.

But now, only three years later, Mira has a completely differently life and is convinced that those exact combination of events were the…