01/28/2024
Framing personal life stories in line with the Hero's Journey - an archetype of overcoming challenges and transformation - significantly enhances life meaning. The study found that aligning with this narrative not only affects perceptions of one's past and present but also improves resilience and outlook on personal challenges. It suggests that adopting the Hero's Journey as a personal narrative can lead to increased well-being and a deeper sense of purpose.
Researchers discovered that viewing life as a Hero's Journey, a narrative of overcoming challenges and transformation, enhances life's meaning. This principle, derived from mythologist Joseph Campbell's work, was tested in extensive studies with thousands of participants.
