Choose five memories that still feel vivid: a place, a person, a turning point, something you learned and something you want loved ones to understand. These make better starting points than trying to summarise an entire life.
Recording your life story does not require an extraordinary memory or a polished performance. Begin with a handful of moments and allow one story to lead naturally to another.
A simple recording plan
Choose a quiet time and decide whether audio or video feels more comfortable. Write brief prompts rather than full sentences. If you are recording with family, agree who will listen and who will ask questions. Leave room for pauses and unexpected memories.