How To Remember Everything.

Not weird that I do most of my writing way up in the sky.

I have always wanted to write about how I am able to remember everything as a super Wonder Woman. The only problem is I am not trying to take Wonder Woman’s position yet so I try to help myself by documenting stuff always.

Yeah.

That’s what today’s newsletter is about.

How to document.

Why?

Because documentation stays winning and helping souls. I didn’t say lives. I said souls!

So let’s go.

Now, when someone says, “Document your journey,” what comes to mind? Blank pages? Endless writing? A camera in your face all the time?

Yeah, I get it. Most people I know say the same thing: “I don’t even know what documenting really means.”

But here’s the thing: documenting isn’t about being fancy. It’s not about being a “content creator.”

It’s about keeping record of your life — for you first. And honestly? It’s one of the best skills I have ever learned. Took this one from my dad. An absolute keeper of records. (Happy Father’s Day Pops).

I Want You To Start With This Mindset;

“My life matters enough to keep.”

You don’t need a reason or a big project. You document because you are living. That’s it.

So How Have I Always Documented My Life?

Quite frankly, I do it like I am building a time machine. Like I don’t trust my brain. Like a child sometimes. Very very simple ways.

1. I Write.

   Not every day. But often. Little notes about how my day went, a quote I heard, a mistake I made, a prayer I whispered. Sometimes I just make lists — things I did, things I saw, things I felt.

2. I Track Daily & Monthly.

• Daily = quick logs.

• Monthly = reflections, highlights, lowlights. I don’t bother with weekly tracking much — I’d rather zoom in or zoom out.

3. I Take Photos. And Videos.

   A Lot. But I don’t just take them — I file them. I make albums like:

• Portraits (for work stuff)

• Me & my people

• My partner (as the lord pleases)

• Family

• Places I love

• Screenshots of things I want to remember

If you are on iPhone, albums make life soooo easy. But any phone can work really.

4. I Make Lists Of Everything.

   And I mean everything. Examples are;

• Friends I have in Lagos

• Things I want to buy this July

• Books I must read in 2027

• Events I have spoken at this year

• Lessons I have learned

Sorting helps my brain into lists breathe and think better.

5. I Rank & Categorize.

   Not to be extra. But to trace better. Like:

• Best friends

• Close friends

• Normal friends

• Acquaintances

Same with photos. Same with ideas. I like things to have a place, and rank🙂. I Keep It all In one App. (My fave these days is Notion, but you can use Notes, Google Docs, or even hardcopy notes). One place = less overwhelm.

6. I Check In With An Accountability Partner.

   This one’s underrated. It helps me keep showing up. Even if it’s just, “Hey, this month was weird, but here’s what I managed to record.” Ọpẹ́yẹmí is my accountability partner and she’s so supportive and strict when need be.

So, The Secret Sauce?

It’s not just about keeping stuff. It’s about:

• Tracking (So you can see growth)

• Revisiting (So you can reflect)

• Decluttering (So it doesn’t become chaos)

• Presenting (So future-you knows what you meant)

Because one day, you will need that note I promise you. That photo. That date. That name. That thought.

And you will be so glad you kept it.

Try These Baby Steps

If you are starting from scratch, try these three this week:

• Take one picture a day of something that made you feel something.

• Write down one highlight and one “meh” moment before bed.

• Create your first list: “Things I am learning about myself.” This opens the door for other type of lists.

Final Reminder

You don’t have to document like me. I only just shared some of my methods.

You just have to start keeping traces of your life.

Because your life deserves to be remembered — not just lived.

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P.S.

This newsletter came out of popular demand — from the many questions I get about how I keep my life together, stay organized, or remember everything.

So if you have ever asked me or wondered, this one’s for you. I really hope it helps you.

Love,

Favour🩶