Everyone wants to be remembered. To feel that we\u2019ve somehow left our mark on the world seems to stir something deep in our soul.<\/p>\n
Inevitably, at some stage in our lives, we all ask ourselves \u201cwhat will be left behind when I\u2019m gone?\u201d How will people remember you? Positively? Negatively? Or will they remember you at all? Asking these questions of yourself can be difficult, even a little frightening, but you will find yourself asking them \u2013 if you haven\u2019t already! Such questions, and the emotions they evoke, are what drives us to want to leave a legacy. You are likely already planning to leave a financial inheritance to your family, but your legacy means so much more than material things. Your legacy will be how you are remembered by your loved ones, friends and the community around you. Here are 5 ways of leaving a legacy.<\/p>\n
Even in these digital times, we\u2019ve all got a collection of family photos. Some of them go back a hundred years or even more. Have a look through them and ask yourself if you know who all the people in the pictures are. Chances are you won\u2019t. We know surprisingly little about our grandparents and great grandparents. A recent study by\u00a0Ancestry.com<\/a>\u00a0found that one in three adults couldn\u2019t name any of their great grandparents and one fifth had no idea where their grandparents were born. By becoming the curator of your family history, you not only build your own legacy, but help to create one for your ancestors. An easy way is writing the names of all the people you know on the back of your photos, and who they were.<\/p>\n Research your ancestors and start a family tree \u2013 there are a wealth of online resources to help you glean information. Taking a DNA test is an affordable and increasingly popular way of finding out what your roots are \u2013 you may be surprised by what you learn! It’s a great way of leaving a legacy.<\/p>\n Have you ever thought about how much your family actually know about your life? You may think you have lived a relatively uneventful life but every single one of us has amazing stories to tell. Putting your history into words in a private autobiography or memoir is one of the greatest ways of leaving a legacy. It is a gift to your family that they will treasure for generations to come. Write about what you have experienced, your parents and grandparents, the times you lived in and the lessons you learned. Writing your memories down mean that when you are gone, your memories will live on.<\/p>\n If the idea of putting your life into words is daunting, then LifeBook<\/a> are here to help. We are the world\u2019s leading bespoke memoir and autobiography service and our team of experts will work with you to create a beautiful book that will tell your story how you want it to be told. Your story will fascinate your descendants, forever connecting you to them \u2013 a wonderful legacy \u2013 that future generations of your family will always cherish.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what LifeBook Founder, Roy Mo\u00ebd, had to say about legacy\u2026<\/p>\nWrite Your Story<\/h3>\n