As the New Year approaches, many of us reflect on the changes we desire.

Traditional resolutions often fall short because they don’t address the deeper narratives shaping our actions. Most of us carry stories from the past that define how we see ourselves and limit what we believe is possible. These stories keep us stuck, repeating patterns that no longer serve us.

What most people don’t realise is that those stories thrive within the framework of a larger narrative. If that narrative remains rooted in the past, it will continue to shape your choices and your future.

That’s why rewriting old stories doesn’t work. If you want a new story, you must create a new narrative. Think of your old stories like chapters in a book you’ve read over and over again. No matter how many times you read them, the outcome is always the same. Narratives, on the other hand, are the architecture of the story. Like a blank journal, they give you the freedom to write what comes next, with no predetermined ending.