Adios August

The end of the month is here, and that means it's time to reflect on the month and all the wonderful memories you've made. One of the biggest tricks we play on ourselves is thinking we will remember everything. We don't need to write it down, right? But does that even work for the grocery store? Of course not! Memories are important, so don't let yourself fall into that trap. At the end of each month, take a few minutes to document your memories.

Here are a few ideas for how you can document your memories:

• Write a journal entry. This is a great way to capture your thoughts and feelings about the month.

• Take photos or videos. This is a great way to capture the memories visually.

• Create a scrapbook. This is a fun way to collect all of your memories in one place.

• Share your memories with others. This could be through a blog, social media, or even just in conversation.

Need help figuring out how to do this? Monthly roundups are the perfect tool! If you are not already documenting monthly roundups, please give it a try. It is a simple and effective way to improve your memory, document your life, and appreciate the good moments.

This year, I’m using a more visual approach for the prompts and I will turn them into a reel on my Instagram feed as well. If you prefer your prompts in a list form, I will be including them at the bottom of the post.

Let’s get started!

Here’s a list of the prompts I use each month. Feel free to pick and choose the ones that you find most useful.

• Holidays, celebrations, special occasions, and big events from the month

• Individual and/or family updates

• Entertainment, media, and learning

• News and current events: local, national, international, and personal interest

• Weather, nature, and local scenery

• Foods you ate, cooking, and restaurants

• Travels, adventures, play, hobbies, and favorite finds

What to do with your roundup? Compile all the details and record them in a:

• journal

• blog post

• social media post

• photo collage

• scrapbook page

Remember that roundups are even better when you include photos!