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Lifeline Timeline
Draw your life on a line — events that made you. Know where you came from.
Goal
Understand life narrative as coherent whole, not scattered events.
Steps
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Draw horizontal line. Left = birth, right = today.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Deeper self-understanding.
Evidence base
School: Narrative Identity
Founders: Dan McAdams (1993)
McAdams Northwestern.
Keywords
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Lifeline Timeline" take?
This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced solo in a Creative format.
When will I notice the effect of "Lifeline Timeline"?
Deeper self-understanding. In the short term: Coherent life narrative.
Is "Lifeline Timeline" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Narrative Identity (Dan McAdams (1993)). McAdams Northwestern.
Is "Lifeline Timeline" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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