This is part of a series of articles about writing your life story to see past installments check out our blog or past newsletters on our website www.LeaveALegacyToday.com. Last month we talked about why it’s a great idea to write your life story. This month we will start getting organized. Make separated pages in a word document or in a spiral notebook with a different category listed at the top.
These titled pages are for you to write down ideas and thoughts that you need to cover. It’s a book to jog your memories. If you think of something that you should tell about just write a little note about it. For example: on the Grandparents page I wrote “tell about when Grandpa lived with us”.
So have some fun getting organized and jogging your memory!
Categories to Write About:
Birth
Toys & First Memories
Parents, Grandparents and Great Grandparents
Brothers and Sisters
Other Relatives (aunts, nieces, cousins, etc)
Schools Attended
Holidays; Birthdays
Failure & Hope
Illnesses & Remedies
Religion
Property
Hardship & Survival
Your Children
Jobs
Politics
Influence of War
Influence of Art (books, music, movies, etc.)
Turning Points Inventions
Hobbies; Marriage
Pets
Important Dates in History
Accomplishments
Fashions
Games & Sports
Talents
Famous People
Relationships (romantic, family, friends)
Faith & Spirit
Influential People
Family Traditions
Gifts
Special Moments
Your Special Page
Food
Your Life Today
Your Plans for the Future
Death
Courtship
Brief Encounters
Lessons Learned
Vacations