How to Build a Better 'You' Using Photographs

Four months ago, I went to see a therapist for the first time and was asked a very interesting question. “When was the last time you saw yourself when you were younger? Do you have any photos of yourself as a child, or of your family?” No, I didn’t. I realized, it’s been more than a decade since I had looked at photos of myself younger than even 18 years old. As I hunted for these old photos, I realized the shift from physical to digital photography not only changed the way we took photos, but also how we practiced looking at them later. After mulling over hundreds of photos of myself and family, something changed in me. Beliefs about who I was, who my parents were, and my brothers, began to dissolve and rebuild themselves into healthier and more motivating thoughts. This talk is about how you can use your own photos to inspire personal growth, cultivate a more resilient identity, and change your behaviors rapidly.

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