Your life – and therefore your story – is as unique as you are. Telling your story isn’t always easy. Time gets away from you, certain subjects are difficult to approach, or you simply encounter writer’s block. When you need a jumpstart, consider an interview approach. Take a list of questions similar to the following and simply answer. Don’t think too much about it – go with the first thing that pops into your mind.
- What are my personal values?
- What characteristics do I treasure about myself?
- What characteristics do I dislike?
- What are my favorites (food, music, colors, places, etc.)?
- What have I done that few people know about?
- Do I have a list of things I’d like to accomplish or experience?
- What was my favorite vacation?
- Who are my favorite relatives and why?
- What things do I know, without doubt, to be true?
- What am I proud of?
- What is the most daring thing I’ve ever done?