- What are your earliest memories?
- What were some of the biggest influences in your life growing up?
- How did you decide on a career path or what you wanted to do with your life?
- What was it like when you became a parent?
- What has been the most rewarding experience in your life so far?
- Is there something that you wish you had done differently over the years?
- What advice would you give to someone in their 20s starting out in life?
- Have any of your dreams come true or changed along the way?
- What values have helped shape who you are today?
- Are there any regrets that still haunt you or lessons learned from past experiences that remain with you today?
- What are the memories that you are most proud of?
- Who have been some of your mentors or people who have helped shape you in a meaningful way?
- What were some of the biggest challenges you faced throughout life and how did you overcome them?
- Are there any insights into life that you have gained over time that you would like to share with others?
- Is there a particular moment in time that stands out as potentially life-changing for you?
- How have your views on life, yourself and others changed over time?
- Have any beliefs of yours evolved or been challenged by events in your life?
- Are there any relationships that remain important to you today even if they changed over time?
- What techniques do you use to help cope with stress or difficult moments in your life?
- What words of advice would you give someone starting their personal history writing journey now?
- Are there any moments that you look back on and either cherish or regret?
- What aspects of life have been most important to you as your journey progressed?
- Have any of your life goals shifted over time or stayed the same?
- How have your values impacted the decisions you’ve made at different points in life?
- What has motivated you to pursue certain paths, hobbies or activities?
- Are there lessons can we learn from your experiences and if so, what are they?
- Did any places, people, things or ideas play a major role in who you are today?
- Has success come easy for you or have there been challenges along the way ?
- Do any spiritual beliefs have an impact on how you live and view life?
- Is there anything unique about your story that stands out compared to others ?
- Describe a turning point or defining moment from your past that shaped who you are today?
- Are there any lessons you have learned in the past that still resonate with you now?
- What were some of the biggest risks you have taken in life and what led to them?
- Is there an idea or motto that guides your life and how did it come to be?
- Who are some of the most influential people in your life and why?
- Are there any hobbies or interests you pursued along the way that made an impact?
- What events in life caused you to re-evaluate, refocus or change your course?
- What do moments of joy look like for you at different times throughout life?
- Can you recall any specific time when fear held you back from doing something important?
- What would you like young people to take away from your story about living a fulfilling life ?
- Have you ever faced a crisis that taught you valuable lessons?
- What are some difficult choices or consequences you have had to live with?
- How has your experience shaped the way you view the world today?
- Are there any specific moments in life where forgiveness has come into play?
- What were some of the most significant milestones or accomplishments along your journey?
- Can you think of any risks that have paid off for you in the long run?
- Have any lifechanging decisions resulted from unlikely or unlikely sources of inspiration?
- Has casting away past ambitions opened up new possibilities and potentials for growth?
- How have people’s opinions shaped your attitude towards certain things over time? 10.Are there stories or experiences that stand out as being quintessential to who you are now ?
49 Questions To Ask When Writing a Personal History
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