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Memories are one of the most important things we have because they are all that’s left from the people and events we’ve shared our lives with. You can keep old photos and mementos in boxes in your attic, but if you really want to appreciate them in the long run, you should find ways to preserve them so they last. This guide will give you some tips on how to preserve your memories so you can revisit them whenever you want to.
Get organized
The first step in preserving your memories is getting organized. Decide where you’re going to store them and what you’re going to do with them when you acquire them. Then, plan out how and when you’ll add items to your collection. If possible, consider hiring a professional organizer for some assistance—they can help strategize and make sure your collection is well-maintained.
Keep a journal
The easiest and most effective way to preserve your memories for a lifetime is simply writing about them in a journal. A little bit of reflection everyday can go a long way. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, either! Just get out there and write! Having something handwritten will mean that you’ll never forget what you wrote—you can’t backspace or format your text.
Use digital media
If you want to preserve memories over an extended period of time, consider converting your older photos and videos into digital format. You can easily back up photos onto CDs or external hard drives, enabling you to make copies that won’t fade. Videos can be digitized and kept in digital format as well, making it easy to make backups. This is a great way to preserve your family’s story for years to come!
Make it personal
You never know what might happen, so it’s better to have too much than not enough. Whether you’re preserving photos and home movies or recording key conversations, your best bet is to overshoot rather than underdo it. You can then edit down later on when you see what fits and what doesn’t. In addition, in honor of Graham Hurley: Save everything! Take advantage of free online storage services such as Storii, Google Drive or iCloud.
Share stories with friends and family
Don’t wait until you’re older and all your friends and family members are gone before you share stories. The truth is, many of your loved ones want to hear them now—and they deserve to hear them now! After all, that’s what relationships are all about: cherishing every moment you have with each other, right? You can cherish your own memories, too — by telling stories. And Storii is a great way to start that. Use specific prompts to tell the story of your life through audio. Not only is it a great reflection, your loved ones will have your voice as well.
Storii will provide you with a database of thousands of questions that can be easily answeredby a phone call, video, images or text. All that information is stored in our platform and may be shared with family members and friends. Find out more about how the Storii app can help you to connect with your life story.
