My Life Timeline Worksheet
Age Range | Prompt | Guiding Questions |
Childhood (7-12 years) | Think about your experiences in school and at home. | What were your favorite activities? Did you face any challenges during this time? |
Adolescence (13-18 years) | Explore your teenage years, focusing on friendships, school, and self-discovery. | How did you change during these years? What were your significant achievements or struggles? |
Early Adulthood (19-25 years) | Reflect on your journey into adulthood. | What were your major life decisions (education, career, relationships)? How did these choices shape you? |
Mid Adulthood (26-40 years) | Consider your experiences in your late twenties and thirties. | What were your personal and professional milestones? How did your relationships evolve? |
Late Adulthood (41-60 years) | Reflect on your experiences and growth in late adulthood. | What have you learned about yourself? How have your priorities or perspectives changed? |
Senior Years (61 years and above) | Look back on your life journey and the wisdom you've gained. | What advice would you give to your younger self? What are you most proud of? |
References
- Erikson, E. H. (1959). Identity and the Life Cycle. W. W. Norton & Company. https://wwnorton.com/books/Identity-and-the-Life-Cycle/
- McAdams, D. P. (1993). The Stories We Live By: Personal Myths and the Making of the Self. William Morrow & Co. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1993-97296-000
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