{"id":129860,"date":"2024-09-14T15:46:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T19:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=129860"},"modified":"2024-09-18T15:13:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T19:13:50","slug":"talk-about-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/talk-about-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Talking About Your Experiences Can Help You Heal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What are the benefits of talking about experiences? How should you handle it if you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-accept-negative-feedback\/\">receive negative feedback<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it can be difficult to open up about personal experiences, Bruce Feiler argues that there are five major benefits to doing so. By becoming vulnerable, you can overcome loneliness, receive support, get feedback, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s why you should open up about your experiences, as described in the book <em>Life Is in the Transitions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-talk-about-it\"><strong>Talk About It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In his book, Feiler explains that sharing your transformation with others can make enduring the transformation easier. Talking about experiences cuts through loneliness\u2014which many people experience when their lives are in a state of upheaval\u2014and has even been shown to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-physical-health\/\">improve physical health<\/a> outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Despite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5330328\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the mental and physical benefits of opening up<\/a>, many people struggle to talk about their experiences because they\u2019re afraid of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/being-vulnerable\/\">being vulnerable<\/a>. If that applies to you, Bren\u00e9 Brown offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/daring-greatly\/1-page-summary#solution-3-embrace-vulnerability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">several tips for embracing vulnerability<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/daring-greatly\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Daring Greatly<\/em><\/a><em>. <\/em>For example, she recommends letting go of perfectionism and realizing that you\u2019re never alone in your journey\u2014no matter what you\u2019ve been through, someone else has been through it, too. This perspective can embolden you to seek out support from others who are likely to understand and accept you and your experiences.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feiler describes five ways that talking about what you\u2019re going through with others can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You might receive support. <\/strong>Feiler explains that when you share about your life, you give others a chance to understand, comfort, and validate you, which can make the burden you\u2019re carrying feel easier to bear. (Shortform note: If you\u2019re worried that you <em>won\u2019t <\/em>receive support when you share your story, it\u2019s OK to be discerning about who you choose to share with. It\u2019s also OK to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/fulfillment-any-age\/201404\/the-secret-revealing-your-secrets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">take your time opening up<\/a>\u2014you don\u2019t have to share your entire story all at once if you\u2019re not comfortable doing so. Research shows that sharing a little bit about yourself at a time can help you build intimacy with another person, and as intimacy grows, you\u2019ll likely get more comfortable revealing some of the darker or more difficult aspects of your journey.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You might feel encouraged. <\/strong>According to Feiler, letting others know what you\u2019re dealing with opens the door to advice and points of view that can keep you moving forward. For example, talking with friends about your career options could help you clarify your goals and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/action-plan-on-how-to-achieve-goals\/\">create an action plan<\/a>. (Shortform note: Experts define <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/light-and-shadow\/201311\/the-quiet-power-encouragement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">encouragement<\/a> as a mixture of praise and constructive feedback that boosts your confidence and makes you feel more optimistic. Coupling encouragement with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/acquired-spontaneity\/201612\/accountability-love-shame-and-working-transformation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accountability<\/a>\u2014being answerable to someone for your actions or progress\u2014can be especially helpful. For example, if your friends encourage you to work on your resume and check in with you about it later, you might feel more motivated to make progress.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You might get a reality check. <\/strong>During a transition, you may be prone to unrealistic or unhelpful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-break-negative-thought-patterns\/\">thought patterns<\/a>. Feiler says sharing your thoughts with others allows you to hear outside perspectives that help you see things more clearly. (Shortform note: Some people feel threatened or discouraged by reality checks. According to Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/thanks-for-the-feedback\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Thanks for the Feedback<\/em><\/a><em>,<\/em> this is because disagreement can be triggering\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/thanks-for-the-feedback\/1-page-summary#three-triggers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you perceive it as a threat<\/a> to your beliefs, your relationship with the person giving you feedback, or your identity. Nevertheless, the reality check might be something you need to hear in order to grow. To stay open to such feedback, Stone and Heen recommend understanding and learning to cope with your triggers.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You might be inspired. <\/strong>If you open up about what you\u2019re going through, you could learn that someone else has been through something similar and emerged stronger. According to Feiler, hearing their stories can offer you hope and can motivate you to persevere. (Shortform note: This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/types-of-inspiration\/\">type of inspiration<\/a> can be especially valuable for trauma survivors. For instance, in <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/unbound\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Unbound<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>Tarana Burke describes how learning that poet Maya Angelou had survived sexual abuse <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/unbound\/1-page-summary#a-boon-to-burkes-shame\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">helped her cope<\/a> with her own sexual abuse. Burke also explains that this <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/unbound\/1-page-summary#betrayals-and-dead-ends-prompted-burke-to-say-me-too\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inspired her to found the \u201cme too\u201d movement<\/a>, which works by teaching survivors that they\u2019re not alone in their experiences and that healing is possible.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You might get negative feedback. <\/strong>Feiler acknowledges that not everyone you\u2019re vulnerable with will be sympathetic to your struggles, hopes, and fears. However, if someone reacts poorly to your story, you can still grow from that experience: The desire to prove them wrong or address their criticism can motivate you to work harder, find meaning in your transformation, and create a life worth living. (Shortform note: Psychologists use <a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.apa.org\/reactance-theory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>reactance theory<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>to explain this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/3-types-of-motivation\/\">type of motivation<\/a>. According to reactance theory, you might interpret others\u2019 disapproval of your actions as a threat to your autonomy\u2014and this may compel you to take back your power by doing exactly the opposite of what they expect from you.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are the benefits of talking about experiences? How should you handle it if you receive negative feedback? While it can be difficult to open up about personal experiences, Bruce Feiler argues that there are five major benefits to doing so. By becoming vulnerable, you can overcome loneliness, receive support, get feedback, and more. 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