Time goes by almost unnoticeably, but we keep track of our years and progress through the notable events that happen to us. Good or bad, happy or sad, these events are the building blocks that moulded us into who we are today.
Writing a memoir of your life with the Meminto Life Book is the perfect way to document these notable events. From childhood to college memories and notable career achievements, a memoir links your current day to memories from your beginnings.
Wondering what events of your life to capture in your Meminto Life Book? We’ve got you covered. In today’s blog post, we will list 50 events you can pick from to cover in your memoir.
Key Takeaways
- Memoirs allow you to document your progress and notable events that have happened to you over the course of your life.
- Your memoir entries should centre on memories from your childhood, personal milestones, career, and transformative and reflective moments.
- The best digital memoir you can get is the Meminto Life Book.
50 Life Events That Can Prompt Your Memoir Writing
We are sure your life has been interesting and full of emotions and memories—good or bad. Here is a list of 50 events we think should be in your memoir.
Childhood and Family
Although childhood memories may not always be at the top of one’s mind, they play a key role in shaping one’s personality and tendencies as an adult. Here they are:
- Your earliest memory
- A favorite family tradition
- The day a sibling was born (or when you met an adopted sibling)
- Your first day of school
- A childhood friendship that shaped you
- A family vacation that stands out
- A moment when you felt truly proud of a family member
- An experience that taught you an important family value
- A childhood pet and the lessons it taught you
- A time you got into trouble and what you learned from it
Personal Milestones
These are your own coming-of-age stories. These are the important decisions and relationships that define who you are today. The beauty of personal milestones is that you never run out of them as you age; you can always find time to try something new and never know where it’ll take you. Here they are:
- Your first crush or romantic experience
- Graduating from high school or college
- Moving out on your own for the first time
- Your first job and paycheck
- Learning to drive or buying your first car
- Your wedding day or commitment ceremony
- The birth or adoption of your child
- A significant birthday celebration
- Overcoming a personal fear or phobia
- Achieving a long-held personal goal
Career Achievements
Remember when you hit your first million? Or that time when you closed your most profitable deal. Career achievements are some of the most respectable laurels you can get; they deserve a spot in your memoir. Here they are:
- Landing your dream job
- A major career change or pivot
- Starting your own business
- Receiving an award or recognition in your field
- A professional failure that led to growth
- A mentor who significantly influenced your career
- Successfully completing a challenging project
- A time when you had to stand up for yourself at work
- An experience that changed your career aspirations
- Retiring or transitioning to a new phase of life
Transformative Experiences
How old were you when you felt that awakening, when you felt the scales drop from your eyes, and when you started to see the world as it truly is? We’re sure you’ve had those periods of uncertainty where your personality, views, and opinions changed. Those moments are pivotal and should be in your memoir. Here they are:
- A travel adventure that changed your perspective
- Overcoming a serious illness or injury
- A book, movie, or artwork that profoundly affected you
- A chance encounter that altered your life path
- Experiencing a historical event firsthand
- A moment of spiritual or personal awakening
- Facing and overcoming a significant fear
- Learning a new skill that opened up opportunities.
- A volunteer experience that impacted your worldview
- Making a difficult decision that ultimately paid off
Reflective Moments
Look at those moments when you developed your sense of self and purpose. How have your decisions at those points shaped the person you are today? See the ideas:
- A time when you felt most alive or in “flow.”
- An experience that challenged your beliefs or values
- A moment when you realise your own strength
- A time you failed but learned a valuable lesson
- An instance where you had to forgive someone (or yourself)
- A period of solitude that led to self-discovery
- Recognizing a pattern or habit you need to change
- A moment of profound gratitude
- An experience that helped define your life’s purpose
- Reflecting on your legacy and what you want to be remembered for
Even with a list of possible events to cover, writing a memoir can be a difficult task. Here are a few tips to make your writing experience simple and fun:
- Keep an open mind. Be free and allow your mind to wander. Recalling some events may trigger more memories, just like a chain reaction.
- Rate the impact of each event on your life on a scale of 1–10. Of course, every moment of your life is magical, but this step allows you to prioritize and determine what events deserve a spot in your memoir.
- Jot down your initial thoughts. Thoughts can be very fleeting and challenging to recall precisely. We advise that you jot down the first thought that comes to mind for every event on the list.
Make a Memoir with Meminto.
Now that you have a list of events to capture in your memoir, it’s time to capture your amazing story. The Meminto Life Book allows you to document your story without stress and on your own terms. Follow these steps to get yours today!
- Go to https://meminto.com/product/life-book/ and click on “Get Started.”
- Choose who the book is for by selecting “I will” or “Someone else will.”
- Decide on the number of pages for your book and choose whether you want additional or digital copies. Then, click “Add to Cart.”
- Enter your shipping address and payment details, and apply a promo code if you have one.
- Review your order on the check-out page and confirm it.
- Look for a confirmation email with an activation code. Copy the code and go to https://memin.to/register.
- Complete the registration form with your details, activation code, and password. Click “Sign up for Meminto” to start writing down your love story.
- Select your preferred language (German or English), choose the day to receive weekly questions, and click “Save Changes.”
- Choose the typographic alignment and category presentation for your book.
- Customize the book based on your preferences.
- Watch the video below for more details on using the Meminto app.
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More InformationConclusion
Your life is like a movie, with different scenes, settings, and dialogues. Some scenes have a greater effect on who we are as a person; those are the memories we include in our memoirs.
Using the events list above, you can create a personalized memoir with Meminto. While going through the list, we advise that you keep an open mind, use a rating scale, and jot down your initial points.
