….If you are looking to build a personal brand and you’re looking for stories to share then why not?
Some fantabulous journals to use as a memory journal and Cosmical Journaling guide to help you get started
A journal is filled with much more than a running commentary about your daily life (if it’s not then we have to talk). You have lessons learned, interactions that made an impact, and experiences that can be captured in a journal.
So you haven’t been journaling for 15 years? Ok well, how about setting up a memory journal?
What is it you ask?
Simple……….
✅ Grab a notebook, (a freestyle one is best: Essence, Indite, Opus, Mythos, Lore)
✅ Keep it with you at all times (this is super important),
✅ And when you remember instances from previous jobs, experiences, or simply a memory jot it down. (I have listed several prompts below for you to try)
✅ Lastly – when you go back and review and find those shareable stories, ask yourself questions:
☑ How did you feel?
☑ How did you overcome XXX (can be good, bad, or indifferent)
☑ What could you have done differently?
And so on.
The fact is that there were years I didn’t write and I wish I had. Many memories come to me when we are group chatting, where many are sharing, this will trigger shit for me. All I can do now is recall and ask questions. Interrogate myself and see what I can do with it.
So what do you think about a memory journal?
If you’re finding it hard to get started here are some prompts to get you going.
- Earliest Childhood Memory:
- What is your earliest childhood memory?
- Can you describe the people, places, and emotions associated with this memory?
- Significant Life Events:
- What are the most significant events in your life?
- How did these events shape your character or perspective?
- Challenging Moments:
- Recall a challenging moment in your life. How did you overcome it?
- What did you learn from facing that challenge?
- Achievements and Milestones:
- Reflect on your proudest achievements.
- How did you feel when you reached certain milestones in your life?
- Family Traditions:
- Describe a cherished family tradition or ritual.
- How has this tradition influenced your sense of belonging and connection?
- Memorable Travel Experiences:
- Share a memorable experience from a trip or journey.
- What made that particular experience stand out to you?
- Friendships and Relationships:
- Recall the moment you met a close friend or significant other.
- How have your relationships evolved over time?
- Educational and Career Highlights:
- What are some key moments from your educational journey or career?
- How did your experiences shape your professional growth?
- Favorite Hobbies or Activities:
- Describe a favorite hobby or activity from your past.
- How has engaging in this activity enriched your life?
- Cultural Influences:
- Reflect on cultural or artistic influences that have left a lasting impact.
- How have these influences shaped your values and preferences?
- Turning Points:
- Identify a turning point in your life where things took a different direction.
- What choices did you make, and what were the consequences?
- Random Acts of Kindness:
- Share a memory of a time when someone showed you unexpected kindness.
- How did that act of kindness affect you?
- Seasonal Memories:
- Recall specific memories associated with different seasons.
- How do these seasonal memories evoke particular emotions or nostalgia?
- Changes Over Time:
- Reflect on how you have changed or grown as a person over the years.
- Are there aspects of yourself that have remained consistent?
- Unexpected Surprises:
- Describe a moment in your life when you were pleasantly surprised.
- How did that surprise impact your outlook on life?
Ready to begin?