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5 Genealogy Resolutions: Tips for Organizing Your Research, Finding Your Ancestors, and Involving Your Family
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2025 is here, and like every new year, you might have plenty of good resolutions in mind... but this time, why not apply them to your genealogy and family archives? If you've always wanted to trace your family history, organize your family documents, or share this passion with your loved ones, it's time to take action! Here are five simple and effective resolutions to advance your genealogy in 2025.
"I want to finally start my family tree this year."
You've always dreamed of tracing your family history, but you never knew where to start? Look no further: Geneafinder is the ideal platform to guide you on this adventure! Whether you're a beginner or want to deepen your research, you can easily create a family tree, explore archives, and find your ancestors thanks to our research tools. Don't wait, sign up for free on Geneafinder and start building the family tree of your dreams!
📌 Bonus: The start of a new year is often an occasion to embark on long-term projects. Dedicate a few hours each month, and you'll be surprised by your progress!
"I want to organize my many family documents and photos."
Old family photos and documents pile up in drawers or boxes, often without organization. But this year, you can change that! It's time to sort, digitize, and organize your precious family memories. To help you get started, we've published a complete article titled: What to Do with Your Old Family Photos? 10 Steps to Do It Right. This practical guide will help you tackle this essential task to preserve and showcase your family archives.
📌 Tip: With Geneafinder Premium, you benefit from 20 GB of secure storage to save, annotate, and identify your photos and family documents with peace of mind. This way, you'll always have your archives at hand, well-organized and easily accessible.
"I want to find an ancestor I've been searching for a long time!"
You've been searching for an ancestor for months, even years, without success? Don't despair! If you're facing difficulties, sign up for our Genealogy Workshop on January 21 at 5 PM to get personalized advice and tools that could unlock your research.
Additionally, take advantage of Geneafinder's advanced tools, like our name search engine across more than 25 databases and our missing date estimator. These features can open up new leads and speed up your discoveries.
📌 Tip: Sometimes, taking a step back and revisiting your research from a different angle can make all the difference. Take a break, reread your notes, and you might be surprised by an obvious solution that you missed before.
"I want to involve my family in my research to share this adventure with them."
The genealogy adventure becomes even more exciting when you share it with your family! Involving your loved ones can not only make research more fun, but also enrich your family tree with valuable information and anecdotes.
We've written a detailed article on the subject: How to Create Your Family Tree with Your Family? Discover tools, tips, and best practices to involve your children, parents, or grandparents in this exciting project. You'll see that a simple conversation around a photo or document can bring back memories and greatly enrich your research.
"I want to better organize my research this year."
Good organization is key to progressing efficiently in genealogy. This year, take the time to organize your research to gain efficiency. To help you, we offer 23 free printables: research sheets, calendar, progress tracker, etc. These practical tools will help you keep a clear record of your steps and avoid getting lost in an ocean of information.
For members of Geneafinder Premium, we also designed a Task Manager to create to-do lists, classify actions by priority, and track your progress over time. With such a tool, you'll be sure not to forget anything and keep on track with your goals.
The key to achieving your genealogy resolutions is to set clear goals, surround yourself with the right tools, and maintain constant motivation throughout the year. Whether you're a beginner or a long-time enthusiast, every step counts, and every progress deserves to be celebrated. Remember: your genealogy is a long journey, not a race!
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