my life book
We live in a world where our relationships and way of life are in constant flux. No longer do people have one job all of their life. We may not even live in the same town or country for all of our lives, let alone in the same street. Increasingly our friends and family come and go from our lives, depending on where they live and what they are doing. The only thing that we can be certain of in life is that change is inevitable. The My Life book has been designed with a wide variety of people in mind. You may be moving to another place to start a new stage of your career, or you may be at the point of retirement. You may be starting a family, or have just gone through a separation. You may be preparing in advance for a decline in your own health, or preparing to support someone through their own life challenges. My Life book is designed as a fun and simple way to take a snap shot of who you are right now and who is in your life. Sharing your book with those in your life is a great way for the people in your life to get to know a little bit more about what is most important to you. Have fun telling your story.....
PEOPLE
People
Who are the people in your life? Write down the people in your life who are important to you. Use words, pictures, a diagram or just a list. Do what whatever works for you. Try to show who you are close to and who you are less close to.
people you could think of.. friends neighbours brothers & sisters cousins nieces & nephews children grandchildren pets partner/spouse parents
Keeping in touch... Think of some of the people you have written down on the page opposite. Does where people live affect how you keep in touch, or how often you contact each other?
Who?
Where are they?
How do you contact them?
How often?
Just a wee note to say... Have a think about some of the people that are important to you. You may see them every day, or they may no longer be with you. Use a postcard to write a short message. What would you like to say? Do you have a question you would like to ask?
More about me... Describe where you grew up
Are you like your parents or not? How?
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What ’s the nicest thing anyone has done for you? Why was it special?
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Who do you wish you could see more of?
Who would you speak to if you had a problem? Does it depend on what it is? Why them?
What is the most unusual conversation you have ever had ?
Who is the best listener?
Who knows you best?
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p e rs o n in r o ll a c e n pho Who is best at keeping a secre t?
Who makes you laugh the most? why?
Who in your life has the most influence on you?
Who are your closest friends? Tell us about your friendsh ip.
Lets hear it from others.. Give this page to one of your friends or family & ask them to fill it and give it back to you.. Thank you for..
Quotes/ sayings/ words of wisdom I associate with you
Do you remember the time when...
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I think that you are good at..
Words I would use to describe you
Lets hear it from others.. Give this page to one of your friends or family & ask them to fill it and give it back to you.. Thank you for..
Quotes/ sayings/ words of wisdom I associate with you
Do you remember the time when...
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I think that you are good at..
Words I would use to describe you
Gone but not forgotten... Use this page to recall a memory of someone who is no longer with you. What would you like to remember about this person? What was their most memorable trait?
After thoughts... This section has been all about the different people in your life. Maybe working though this section made you think about something thats important to you. You can use these pages to write down some after thoughts so you don’t loose them.
WORK, REST & PLAY
Work, Rest & Play
Time to relax... What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
Song for a bad day...
Song for a good day...
Your favorite books..
What do you like watching on TV?
Your favourite movies...
Things I would like to do... Write down things that you have been wanting to do or wish to do.
This year... This week...
This month...
My life now... Write down what you would like your ideal week to be...
evening
afternoon
morning
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday What’s different from your average week?
What’s your favourite season of the year. Why? I couldn’t live without... My claim to fame...
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What’s your special treat
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tea or coffee sweet or savory
What do you like to drink on a cold winter night?
horror or comedy cats or dogs radio or tv
What do you like to drink on a warm summers day?
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
saver or spender
What are you most proud of achieving? Things that get on my nerves..
lazy days or busy days cooked breakfast or continental long bath or quick shower diy or hired
Most treasured possession... What makes for a good life?
What is your favourite outfit/ outfit style?
After thoughts... This section has been all about how you like to live your life. Maybe working though this section made you think about something that you would like to do more or less of. Having done this section, is there anything in your life that you plan to change? You can use these pages to write down some after thoughts so you don’t loose them.
Places PLACES
What makes a house a home? Think of what’s important to you for your house to feel like home. Write or draw these things inside the house. Think of where your house is located; the street or part of town. Write or draw these things outside the house.
things you could think of.. people possessions location decoration memories smells sounds
Where in the world? Think of all the different places you have ever been. Why were you there? Who were you with? What do you remember when you think of that place? Mark on the maps, where you have been and short notes as you remember them.
What’s the longest journey you have ever taken?
If there was one place you would like to go, where would it be? Why?
quick f ire que s t ions! trees or flowers indoors or outdoors
town or country
What’s the best holiday you have been on?
Is there a place near your home that you often like to visit?
home or away
Where are your favourite places? Why these places?
walk or drive
sun or moon
Place to be when alone...
high street or retail park
mountain or beach cars or bus
Do you have family that live in different places? What is it like where they live? If somebody was new to where you live, where would you take them?
Senses Does a sound, sight, taste, smell or texture evoke any particular memories for you? What is the most beautiful place you have been to?
sound sight
What kind of sounds, music or instruments remind you of a particular place or a memory?
Think of a smell that you like/ or or dislike that reminds you of a particular environment.
taste
smell
Think of different tastes that you associate with your favourite places. touch
Think about any texture or surface that makes you recall a place you have visited.
After thoughts... This section has been all about places that are most important to you. Maybe working though this section made you think about somewhere that you would like to go. Maybe it spaked a memory that you had’t thought of for a long time. Having done this section, would you like to make any plans? Who would you go with? How would you get there? You can use these pages to write down some after thoughts so you don’t loose them.
Changing Times CHANGING TIMES
My life milestones so far... The line below is your personal time line. On the timeline mark some milestones from your life that are important to you. Below the timeline remember to write when you remember this happening. Where you start and finish your timeline is up to you!
Life Milestone When did it happen?
Not sure what to include? why not try these? births marriages separation deaths education
work events moving home moving town or city hobbies
Changing world, changing times... How has the world changed in your lifetime? Use the space below to write some of the things that you think have changed. What are you glad has changed? What do you think should have stayed the same?
For the better
For the worse
Keeping up tradition... Write down some things that your family like to do. These can be routines, silly little habits or yearly traditions. What memories do these things spark?
What would you ask someone older than you? Sometimes the passing of time gives us a different perspective on things. Can you think of someone who has lived a little longer than you? Is there something that they could tell you about or give you advice about?
Use this page to write a note to your younger self. Have a look at your personal milestones. When you look back, is there any point in time that you have in mind?
What would you tell your younger self?
Celebration through the years... Use this page to recall an event, a party, or a reason to celebrate that brings back a good memory or a good story. You could even stick in some photographs.
Designed & Published by Lorri Smyth & Aishwar ya M. Iyengar Scotland 2014
for any further details or queries contact us at : lorrismyth@gmail.com / aishwarya.design@gmail.com
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“It was very thought provoking thing to do. I did’t realise how much football was part of my life.” “My grandad’s family aren’t always great with emotions, but having learned more about his early life, I can understand why.” “I could imagine this being a family legacy book.” “Everything you’re asking about is positive. I felt happy answering everything.”
“I would like to have more than one book. I could do one now, and do it again in 10 years time to see what’s changed.”