What's Your Excuse For Not Writing Your Life Story?

Feb 24
13:42

2009

AnnA Rushton

AnnA Rushton

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The Top 5 REasons people put off writing their life story - which one is yours?

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I am passionate about people writing their life story,What's Your Excuse For Not Writing Your Life Story? Articles because I know what a great gift it is not just for your family, but also for you. It is a powerful way to reflect on the amazing journey of your life.

We all have different reasons why we put off writing our life story and I often hear people say "I couldn't do it because" Believe me, I have heard every excuse you can come up with - and is your excuse among these all time top 5 favourites?

1 It is too hard - well it certainly is if you were planning on doing it by yourself because with no help and support it can be difficult. That's why I have devised a structured, simple to follow plan that will guide you through each step. You can be starting on your life story after just a couple of hours - is that easy enough?

2 I have a terrible memory - well you may have, but you might also have kept a diary or be able to talk to friends and family members to help remind you of past events. It's true that recalling events isn't always easy, but I am going to share some great techniques that can help you with that.

3 My life hasn't been that interesting - not to you maybe, but do you think in thirty years time the everyday things you do will hold no interest for others? Think how much your life has changed and then think how your daily life is so different from that of your grandparents and how different will be the experience of future generations.

4 I am not a writer - the good news is that you don't have to be. You just have to want to document the people, places and things that have been important in your life. Oh, and if you really can't write, then you can adapt the techniques I can show you of how to make your life history available to others in several different ways.

5 I don't know where to start - I know it can seem overwhelming, but it truly is not as difficult as you may think. You may need help with structure, or planning, or writing - or finding a way of recording your life that doesn't mean you have to write at all.

Give yourself, and future generations, the gift of your story.

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