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[Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D.+]

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP

Fulfillment at Any Age

Memory

Building Your Life Story, One Memory at a Time

New research shows the benefits of taking control of your own life story.

Updated April 26, 2024 | Reviewed by Tyler Woods

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Key points

• Autobiographical memories form a “bump,” with people showing greater recall of their young adulthood.
• New research shows the value of thinking about your earlier life decisions in a new and more active way.
• By revisiting the events you did not control, you can gain more fulfillment in the path you are on right now.

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Autobiographical memory, or your recall of events from your life, is a part and parcel of your sense of identity