Attending the “Write the Story, Change Your Life” workshop was something I really wanted to do, as I had never attended any writing workshop before. I am proud that the Nam Pad team was selected. On the first day, what I gained was the opportunity to reflect on myself, which helped me get to know myself better. I felt proud of myself. Professor Worachet guided us to reflect on the good things in our lives, comparing ourselves to certain objects. It made me realize that I have overcome many difficult challenges in life. And now, looking back, I feel happy and empowered because of what I have gone through—something I had never thought about before.
I had never listened to anyone with full attention. I had attended workshop on active listening before, but never like this. In the group, everyone was silent, really focusing on what the others were saying. I began to understand that when they spoke, they were not just telling stories about their experiences; they were communicating that they were proud of what they had accomplished. This was extremely valuable. I also learned writing techniques—how to approach writing, where to start. Before, I never thought I could write a story, but now I understand how to tell a story that paints a picture, makes people want to read, and offers something useful to the reader.
How I applied “Write the Story, Change Your Life” to myself: First, when I face a problem, I now reflect on the past. Second, I can extract lessons from my work, look back, and continue improving it. And third, I now write stories that can be used practically. The most useful thing has been writing work-related stories. Small stories that I can share with the community or others, so they can understand and apply the lessons from them.
Bangorn Khatti
Nampad Health Promoting Hospital, Uttaradit ProvinceAssistant Secretary of Nampad District-Level Quality of Life Development Committee.
[MODULE 1] Workshop on ” Write Your Story, Change Your Life.”
Under the Curriculum “Writing Life Lessons for Public Communication”
” Lessons on Disease Management in the Primary Health System through the District-Level Quality of Life Development Committee “
May 13-15th, 2024
Neera Retreat Hotel, Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province.
Project of Developing the Potential of Public Health Personnel in Lesson Extraction and Knowledge Synthesis from Model Areas in Primary Health Systems. (P1)
Under the Project Supporting Primary Healthcare and Community System Reform for Sustainable Health.
Under the Project of Reforming Primary Health Systems and Communities for Sustainable Healthcare, Supported by the Health Promotion Fund (HPF).