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As we embark on the incredible adventure of life, we focus our thoughts on what we want to do, see, experience and accomplish. But as we progress further down the path of mortality, our attention shifts to what we will be remembered for \u2013 in other words, our legacy<\/a>.<\/p>

Depending on your personality, thinking about how future generations might remember you can be exciting, terrifying or a mix of both! The good news is that, as long as you have breath in your lungs, you can still shape the story your posterity will tell about you.<\/p>

Five ways of leaving a legacy<\/h2>

Here are five things you can do to leave a legacy. Implementing these simple practices will help ensure that future generations feel the impact of your life.<\/p>

1. Curate your family history<\/h3>

We\u2019ve all got old family photo albums tucked away somewhere. Take a look inside one of them and see if you know who all the people in the pictures are. Chances are, you don\u2019t. Most people know surprisingly little about their ancestors. In fact, one third of adults can\u2019t name any of their great-grandparents, and one fifth have no idea where their grandparents were born.<\/p>

By becoming the curator of your family history, you not only build your own legacy but help create one for your ancestors. One easy way of doing this is to write the names of all the people you know, plus a little bit about their life and times, on the backs of your photos.<\/p>

You could also research your ancestors and start a family tree \u2013 there is a wealth of online resources to help you glean information. Taking a DNA test is an affordable and increasingly popular way of finding out about your roots \u2013 you may be surprised by what you learn!<\/p>

However you do it, documenting your life and the lives of your family members will enrich your life and add to the legacy you leave.<\/p>

2. Write your story<\/h3>

Do you ever wonder how much your family actually knows about your life? You may think you\u2019ve had a relatively uneventful existence, but we all have amazing stories to tell!<\/p>

Putting your history into words in a private autobiography or memoir will preserve your precious memories, and it’s a great way of leaving a legacy. Write about what you have experienced, your parents and grandparents, the times you have lived through and the lessons you\u2019ve learnt. Writing about your experiences means they will live on long after you\u2019ve gone, and you\u2019ll be creating a gift for your family that they will treasure for generations to come.<\/p>

If the idea of putting your life into words feels daunting, LifeBook Memoirs<\/a> is here to help. We are the world\u2019s leading memoir and autobiography specialists, and our team of experts can work with you to define a theme<\/a> and ultimately create a beautiful book that will tell your story and define your legacy.<\/p>

Here\u2019s what LifeBook Memoirs co-founder Roy Mo\u00ebd has to say about legacy \u2026<\/p>