Examine Your Life Step1 Make a list of your ten best moments. Step2 Make a list of your five worst moments. Step3 Think about what moves you emotionally and write these things down. Step4 Examine your life for meaning and purpose. Step5 Look for connections between your best and worst moments. Outline any connections you find. Step6 Interview people who know you. Sometimes we need another perspective on our lives. Write Your Autobiography Step1 Write your first draft. Stay on schedule. Step2 Let your first draft sit for at least a month. This idle time lets you come back to the draft with a fresh outlook. Step3 Read the draft and revise any sections that you don't like. Step4 Let this revised draft sit for a few weeks, then read and revise it again. Repeat this step as many times as you feel necessary. Step5 Give your polished draft to a trusted reader. Listen to their comments, and make further revisions