According to Matthew Dicks, a daily habit where you reflect on your day and write down a sentence or two is one of the best ways to identify, capture, and remember "storyworthy" moments from your own life.
If I had to tell a story from today — a five-minute story onstage about something that took place over the course of this day — what would it be?
Your answer to that question at the end of every day is what the Homework for Life exercise is.
Your response doesn't have to be more than a sentence or two. It doesn't even need to be carefully written with precise details. Most of the time, it will likely not even feel like it has potential for a good story. It's just a sentence or two that will help you remember the moment and recall it clearly at a later date.
Do It Daily
Consistency is crucial for building the habit and training your mind to spot moments.
Keep It Short
Just a sentence or two is all you need to capture the essence of the moment.
Heightened Awareness
You'll start noticing "storyworthy" moments as they happen in real-time, rather than missing them.
Memory Bank
Over time, you'll build a valuable collection of potential stories for writing, speaking, or personal reflection.
More Meaningful Life
By looking for moments worth remembering each day, you'll appreciate and engage more deeply with your life.
Improved Storytelling Skills
Regular practice identifying story-worthy moments enhances your ability to craft compelling narratives.
When you sign up for StoryCoach, you'll get a daily email reminding you to do your Homework for Life. You simply reply to that email with a sentence or two about a moment from the day, and our app will save it for you.
Pro Tip
As you develop the habit and get into a rhythm of doing your Homework for Life everyday, you'll start identifying "storyworthy" moments as they're happening!
Premium Features
- Customizable reminder schedule
- Search and tag your memories
- Monthly insights on your patterns
- Turn memories into full stories with AI
Ready to start your Homework for Life journey?
Join StoryCoach today and develop a simple daily practice that will transform how you see your life and find stories!