Stories influence how we perceive the world. They bind us, inspire us, and give us meaning in life. Yet storytelling is not only the domain of writers, filmmakers, or speakers. 

You, too, can be an everyday storyteller, making something of the mundane. Here’s how:

Notice the Details

All great stories come from the mundane. Note the little things — conversations, an emotion, even a wacky coincidence. Watch people’s faces and gestures, listen to the way they talk, and seize those tiny yet meaningful moments from your everyday life. And the more stories you have to tell, the more details you will notice.

Share Personal Experiences

Because if there’s one thing people will connect with, it’s real stories,  in all their honesty and emotion. You don’t have to have a dramatic event; you can just share something real. Write about things you first experienced or you overcame a lesson you learned, or a moment of joy or surprise.

Like everyone has a group of friends, and none of you guys check nba odds today for something as casual as that, you can write a bit about competition and passion and who your favorite player is, a twist on end like, "To make everything interesting, the one with the lowest odds to win the basketball game doesn't pay for drinks." Your stories become real and relatable because of real-life experiences.

Use Simple, Engaging Language

Big words aren’t needed to tell a good story. Use simple, clear language to make your story easier and more powerful to read. Use common words and phrases, keep your sentences brief and to the point, and write or speak as though you’re conversing with a friend. The more simple your language is, the more others will be able to relate to your story.

Create a Connection

The greatest stories evoke a feeling inside a person. They connect with their own experiences or emotions. Build that connection by using “you” to make it personal, by asking questions that pique curiosity, by showing rather than telling, i.e., describing how something felt instead of just saying it. A story that carries strong emotional attachment always leaves a long-lasting effect.

Discover Meaning in the Little Things

Not every story requires a big ending. Small moments of realization sometimes lead to the biggest stories. Explore why a moment matters, explain how it changed your viewpoint, and conclude with a provocative thought. All you need to tell a great story is a good eye and attention to a small moment.

Practice Every Day

The more you do this, the better you get. Find ways to practice daily. Share a story in conversation, write about your day in a storytelling way, and share important moments or events on a whim.

Listen to Other Storytellers

The best storytellers are also the best listeners. Watch how others present their stories; what makes them interesting to the audience? Watch TED Talks and stand-up comedians, read books and blogs that do a great job with stories, and pay attention to how your friends tell stories during the conversation. This helps you improve your own storytelling by learning from others.

Wrapping Up

It is also a way to derive meaning from the daily, even the mundane,  storytelling. You make ordinary moments special and find connection through the simple act of sharing your stories. Begin today and watch, share, and embrace the magic of the micro-story!