If I hadn't written it down, I would've forgotten

Those precious moments could well have been lost. We think we’ll never forget the way something felt — the first time you held your baby, the sound of your grandparents’ laughter, the chaos of that big family trip — but details fade faster than we expect. Here's why writing things down matters.

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Life moves fast. One day you’re in the middle of an ordinary Tuesday, and the next thing you know, years have passed — kids are grown, jobs have changed, friendships have shifted. Our brains are incredible, but they aren’t perfect record keepers. That’s why writing your memories down will be a treasured keepsake.

Perspective

When you look back over old entries, you can see how much you’ve grown. That challenge you thought would break you? You got through it. That season of life that felt ordinary? It was actually full of small, beautiful moments. Writing helps you appreciate the bigger picture.

Legacy

Memories written down aren’t just for you — they’re for the people who come after you. Your kids, grandkids, or even strangers reading your story decades from now will get a window into your world. Your words can make them feel connected to their history or help them get through, what you've already experienced. It might inspire and it might comfort.

Mental Clarity and Healing

Writing memories can be therapeutic. It helps you process hard experiences and celebrate good ones. Research even shows that expressive writing reduces stress and improves overall well-being.

Creativity

Recording your memories is an art form — you get to choose which details to include, which moments to highlight, and how to capture the feeling of it all. It’s a way to tell the story of your life in your own words.

Tips to Get Started

• Keep it simple. You don’t need to write pages every day — a few sentences can capture a moment....unless you want to elaborate of course!

• Write for yourself. Don’t worry about grammar or style — this is about preserving the memory.

• Make it a habit. Keep a notebook by your bed, or set a recurring reminder to jot something down. Start weekly, move to monthly, aim for a year.

• Use a notebook or three that you will love. Try the Script Collection so you can record a variety of things - day to day, goals, and perhaps some poetry!

  
  

Your Future Self Will Thank You

Think of your memory-keeping habit as a time capsule. Someday, you’ll open it and be transported back to moments you might have otherwise forgotten — and you’ll be so glad you took the time.