Here is some prompts I gathered
What are your long term personal goals?
What are your short term personal goals?
What actions will you take to meet your personal goals
List fun things you would like to do with family.
List fun things you would like to do with friends.
List fun things to do when you are by yourself.
What are some things you can do to your space today to make it more of your dream space? To make it more of a space that moves your soul?
Affirmations/Declarations
Accolades/Compliments/Kind Words/Encouragement – Create a space for these. When you get them, and you will, you will have a space for them.
What do you like about yourself?
What are you thankful for?
What do you want more of in your life?
What do you want less of in your life?
List words that move you.
11 second elevator pitch.
Random acts of kindness for my family.
Random acts of kindness for others.
My superhero name would be is… And my superpower would be is …..
Finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Be the magic. In what ways can you be the magic in your life and the lives of others?
Step back and look at your life objectively. Imagine for a second that you are looking at someone else’s life. What advice would you give to yourself?
List 10 things you need to start doing to be happy.
List 10 things you must stop doing to be happy.
Your circle. Your tribe. Write about your tribe. What about your tribe makes you a better person? How does your tribe add to your life? How do you add to theirs?
Who are your balcony people, the people who cheer you on and encourage you?
What 10 things do you need to do to be successful?
What 10 things do you need to give up to be successful?
The secrets of happiness.
The best version of myself looks like this…
What if? Write positive what-ifs for your life. (Ex. What if I am successful beyond my wildest dreams?)
What advice would give to someone who has lost hope? Write the advice you would give to them. Be kind to yourself. Keep this and read it to yourself when YOU need it.
What’s the weather outside your window doing right now? If that’s not inspiring, what’s the weather like somewhere you wish you could be?
How do you feel when you love someone who does not love you back?
Who’s dancing and why are they tapping those toes?
What’s for breakfast? Dinner? Lunch? Or maybe you could write a poem about that time you met a friend at a cafe.
Write about two people seeing each other for the first time.
Write something inspired by a recent dream you had.
Write about being friends with someone.
Envision a dragon. Do you battle him? Or is the dragon friendly? Use descriptive language.
Write a story or poem that starts with the word “hello”.
Read a book and circle some words on a page. Use those words to craft a poem. Alternatively you can cut out words and phrases from magazines.
Create a poem, short story, or journal entry about a conversation you’ve overheard.
Everyone’s addicted to something in some shape or form. What are things you can’t go without?
Open up a dictionary to a random word. Define what that word means to you.
Write about someone you admire and you thought to have had a beautiful mind.
If you go to Craigslist, there is a “Missed Connections” section where you can find some interesting storylines to inspire your writing.
Smoke, Fog, and Haze: Write about not being able to see ahead of you.
Write something so sweet, it makes your teeth hurt.
Write a poem or journal entry about numbers that have special meaning to you.
Write about doing something you don’t want to do.
What scares you a little? What do you feel when scared? How do you react?
What’s behind the door? Why is it closed?
Imagine you are someone’s shadow for a day.
What makes you smile? What makes you happy?
Write about your shopping wish list and how you like to spend money.
Write about a piece of jewelry. Who does it belong to?
Sit outside for about an hour. Write down the sounds you hear.
Write about a recent conflict.
Write a poem or some phrases that would make for good wall art in your home.
Write about putting together the pieces of puzzles.
Write about building a fire.
Write about a secret you’ve kept from someone else or how you feel when you know someone is keeping a secret from you.
Write about being inside an old abandoned warehouse.
Write about staying quiet when you feel like shouting.
Write about being insulted.
What if you mirror started talking to you?
Write a poem about getting covered in mud.
Write about coming out of the dark and seeing the light.
Take inspiration from a night sky..
Write about the power you felt when you told someone no.
Watch a movie that makes you cry. Write a poem about that scene in the movie.
The first time you held someone’s hand.
Write a story or journal entry influenced by a photograph.
Write a poem about a time you really felt refreshed and renewed. Maybe it was a dip into a pool on a hot summer day, a drink of lemonade, or other situation that helped you relax and start again.
Write about a very fragile or delicate object.
Write about a time when you got stuck in between two parties fighting with each other.
Write about making mistakes.
Write about flavors and tastes or a favorite spice of yours.
Write about a phone call you recently received.
Write a poem or short story using your name in some way or form.
Write a poem or short story from the viewpoint of someone living in a doll house.
Go to Wikipedia and click on Random Article. Write about whatever the page you get.
Write about a favorite recipe, or create a poem that is a recipe for something abstract, such as a feeling.
Choose a famous painting and write about it.
Think of a place you went to when you were younger but it now no longer there or is something else. Capture your feelings about this in your writing.
Write a quick little poem or story about the last person you spoke with.
Write a list of questions you have for someone you would like to interview, real or fictional.
Write about someone you miss dearly.
Pick a state or country you’ve never visited. Write about why you would or would not like to visit that place.
Use the shuffle feature on your MP3 player or go to a site like 8tracks.com or Songza.com and pick a playlist. Write something inspired by the first song you hear.
Write a tribute to someone you regard as a hero.
Go people watching and write an ode to a stranger you see on the street.
Think of your favorite book. Now write a poem that sums up the entire story in 10 lines.
Imagine you have a touch of magic, and can make impossible things happen. What would you do?
Get out your favorite pen, pencils, or even colored markers and write using them!
Write about your daily habits and routine.
Write about your muse – what does he or she look like? What does your muse do to inspire you?
Write about an experience you’ve had at a gas station or convenience store.
Choose one of the natural wonders of the world. Write about it.Twitter, you can often search online for some funny ones to use as inspiration.
Write about growing something.
Write about an object that’s been passed through the generations in your family.
Write something inspired by a playground or treehouse.
Make a list of the first 5 adjectives that pop into your head. Use these 5 words in your story, poem, or journal entry.
Rewrite a fairy tale. Give it a new ending or make it modern or write as a poem.
Write about someone who has to whisper a secret to someone else.
Write a poem about the things that make you smile.
Write about your favorite season.
What does normal mean to you? Is it good or bad to be normal?
Take something you’ve written in the past and rewrite it into a completely different piece.
Write about a fashion model or what’s currently in your closet or drawers.
Write something with a secret message hidden in between the words. For example, you could make an acrostic poem using the last letters of the word or use secret code words in the poem.
Write about a vacation you took.
Write about being overheated and sweltering.
Write about doing a puzzle – jigsaw, crossword, Sudoku, etc.
Everyone takes a risk at some point in their life. Write about a time when you took a chance and what the result was.
Write a poem or story or journal entry inspired by a carnival or street fair.
Write about someone who grew up in the country visiting the city for the first time.
Write about moving quickly and doing things fast.
Use a photo of a staircase or the stairs in your home or a building you love to inspire you.
Write about a time you’ve been physically hurt.
Choose a saint and create a poem about his or her life.
What’s not to write about the beach?
What kind of shoes do you wear? Where do they lead your feet?
Write a poem to someone who is estranged from you.
Create a poem or story about something you could watch forever.
Describe where you sleep each night.
Write about a moment in your life you wish you could freeze and preserve.
Do you like to be alone or do you like having company?
Write about something you are very knowledgeable about, for example a favorite hobby or passion of yours.
Write about a promise you’ve made to someone. Did you keep that promise?
Write about being overstimulated by a lot of chaos.
Construct a poem or story using a news headline for your first line.
Write a description of an object close-up.
Write about taking your favorite (or least-favorite) form of transportation.
If you could invent a gadget, what would it do? Are there any gadgets that make your life easier?
Write a tacky love poem that is so cheesy, it belongs on top of a pizza.
Write a story or poem that uses ladders as a symbol.
There is a bizarre holiday for any date! Look up a holiday for today’s date and create a poem in greeting card fashion or write a short story about the holiday to celebrate.
Visit your favorite blog or your feedreader and craft a story, journal entry, or poem based on the latest blog post you read.
Create a poem, short story, or journal entry based on a recent item of mail you’ve received.
Write about sharing something with someone else.
Write from the viewpoint of a cactus – what’s it like to live in the dessert or have a “prickly personality”?
Write about a piece of furniture in your home.
Write about a time you failed at something. Did you try again or give up completely?
Angels or other mystical creatures – use them as inspiration.
Write about having wings and what you would do.
Write a poem about being able to see-through something.
Record yourself speaking, then write down what you spoke and revise into a short story or poem.
Listen to music with a strong rhythm or listen to drum loops. Write something that goes along with the beat you feel and hear.
Search online for color palettes and be inspired to write by one you resonate with.
Randomly flip to a page in a magazine and write using the first few words you see as an opening line.
Write about switching the place with someone or going to where it seems the “grass is greener”..
Write something that makes a shape on the page…ie: a circle, a heart, a square, etc..
Write about scents you just absolutely love.
Create a poem that uses Onomatopoeia.
Write about the time of day it is right now. What are people doing? What do you usually do at this time each day?
Have you ever gone to a party you didn’t want to leave? Or do you hate parties? Write about it!
Write using the words “please” and “thank you”..
Write about someone you miss.
Think of a time when you had to let someone or something go to be free…did they come back?
Write about packing for a trip or unpacking from when you arrive home.
Write about fairies, gnomes, elves, or other mythical creatures.
Imagine the scents and sights of a bakery and write.
Write about your own secret treehouse hideaway.
Choose a word and write an acrostic poem where every line starts with a letter from the word.
Open up the newspaper or find a crossword puzzle online and choose one of the clues to use as inspiration for your writing.
Write about the good that happens in a bad situation.
Write about a shiny object.
Write with a theme of envy and jealousy.
How Does Your Garden Grow? Write about a flower that grows in an unusual place.
Write a short story or poem that takes place in a courtroom.
Write about a gift you have given or received.
Write about running away from someone or something.
Think of something you’ve recently discovered and use it as inspiration.
Write about your complaints about something.
Write a poem or journal entry that is all about things you are thankful for.
Choose an element and write a poem or story that uses that word in one of the lines.
Write about giving someone a standing ovation.
Take an old poem, story, or journal entry of yours and use the last line and make it the first line of your writing today.
Write about something you very much want to do.
Write a motivational poem or journal entry about positive traits that make you who you are.
What is at the end of a rainbow?
Take some time to visit a nearby museum with your journal. Write about one of the pieces that speaks to you.
Think of your favorite cartoon or comic. Write a poem or story that takes place in that setting..
Imagine you could stand on a rooftop and broadcast a message to everyone below – what would you say?
If there was a time period you could visit for a day, where would you go? Write about traveling back in time to that day.
Imagine living the day as someone else.
Write about your favorite place in your neighborhood to visit and hang out at.
Write about places you like to hide things at. What was a favorite hiding spot for you as a child playing hide-and-seek?
Imagine how life might be different if you could change your hair color or clothing into something completely opposite from your current style.
Write about your feelings of empathy or compassion for another person.
Write a poem or story that ties in together two opposites.
Write about being bored or make a list of different ways to entertain yourself.
Think of a time when you’ve been physically or emotionally strong and use that as inspiration..
Write about someone who always wants more – whether it be money, power, etc. etc..
Go to Vimeo.com or YouTube.com and watch one of the videos featured on the homepage. Write something inspired by what you see.
Write about things that make you sneeze.
Write about the possibility of life in outer-space.
Write a short modern version of the story of Romeo and Juliet or think of real-life examples to use as inspiration for your writing.
Write a poem about what you do when you are alone – do you feel lonely or do you enjoy your own company?.
Write about an ironic situation you’ve been in throughout your life.
Write about an experience at the grocery store.
Go through a fashion magazine or browse fashion websites online and write about a style you love.
Write about coming close to reaching a goal.
Write a poem or short story that takes place at a bar..
Is there someone you admire? Write about those feelings.
Write from the perspective of a garbage collector.
Open your mailbox and write something inspired by one of the pieces of mail you received.
Write about how you feel after you take a shower.
Write about how you feel when you’re either at a high or low energy level for the day.
Take a few minutes to do some deep breathing relaxation techniques. Once your mind is clear, just write the first few things that you think of..
Rummage through your pockets and write about what you keep or find in your pockets.
Write about someone who is unfaithful.
Give a try to writing a sestina poem.
Write about witnessing two people get in an argument with each other.
Visit your favorite Social Networking website (ie: Facebook, Pinterest, Google, Twitter, etc.) and write a about a post you see there.
Write about something peaceful and serene.
Go cloud watching for the day and write about what you imagine in the clouds.
Take some time to sit on a park bench and write about the sights, scenes, and senses and emotions you experience..
Write a poem or story using the words should, would, and could.
Set a timer for 5 minutes and just write. Don’t worry about it making sense or being perfect.
Write about a dancer or a time you remember dancing..
What is something has impacted you positively in your life?
Write from the perspective a forgotten or lost toy.
Write about a rock or gemstone meaning.
Imagine you can fast forward and rewind your life with a remote control.
Think of objects, animals, etc. that have symbolic meaning to you. Write about it.
Write about a time when you saw hope when it seemed like a hopeless situation.
Write inspired by the saying “where there’s smoke, there’s fire”.
Write about being stranded somewhere – an island, a bus stop, etc.
Use a popular quote from a speaker and use it as inspiration for your writing.
Create a mind map of words, phrases, and ideas that pop into your head or spend some time browsing the many mind maps online. Write a poem, story, or journal entry inspired by the mind map.
Write about repeating patterns that occur in life.
Write about finding a scrapbook and the memories it contains.
Write about finding a cure for an illness.
Read your email today and look for subject lines that may be good starters for writing inspiration.
Write about a wish you have.
Spend some time today doodling for about 5-10 minutes. Write about the thoughts you had while doodling or inspired by your finished doodle.
Imagine you are in a classroom. What does it say on the chalkboard?
Imagine a situation that’s very sticky (ie: maple syrup or tape or glue) – and write about it.
Imagine going somewhere very dark with only a flashlight to guide you.
Envision yourself traveling to a fictional place, what do you experience in your imaginary journey?
Write about a promise you want to make to yourself and keep.
Write a poem that is about a brick wall – whether literally or figuratively.
Write about a time when you had to make a difficult choice.
Write about a time when you’ve had to repeat yourself or a time when it felt like no one was listening.
Write about someone who is not accepted by their peers. (for example, the Ugly Ducking)
Write about a scary (or not-so-scary) monster in your closet or under the bed.
Write about something you’ve sacrificed doing to do something else or help another person.
Create a poem that highlights the beauty in being flawed.
Write a poem inspired by birthdays.
Make a list of potential poem or story titles and choose one to write from.
Write about going on a job interview.
Write a poem that will help someone who is sick feel better quick!
Write about feeling lost in the crowd.
Write about craving something.
Write about walking down a sidewalk and what you see and experience.
Write about the stars in the sky and what they mean to you.
Write about an old house that is abandoned or being renovated..
Write about a couple that is separated by distance.
Write about a pair of eyeglasses or someone wearing glasses.
Write about something you think is just adorable.
Use a memorable conversation from a favorite movie to inspire your writing.
Write about doing something effortlessly
Whether it’s the swings or the sandbox or the sliding boards, write about your memories of being on a playground.
Write about romantic things partners can do for each other.
Imagine you are a famous rock star. Write about the experience.
Write about meeting someone on an airplane and a conversation you might have.
Take some time to peruse your medicine cabinet or the health and beauty aisles at a local store. Write a poem, short story, or journal entry inspired by a product label.
Write about not giving up.
Listen to some instrumental music and write a poem that matches the mood, beat, and style of the music.
Write about having to wait in line.
Do you know your personality type? (There are many free quizzes online) – write about what type of personality traits you have.
Choose a favorite decade and write about it. (IE: 1980’s or 1950’s for example)
Write about a lost object.
Write a poem or story that uses dialogue between two people.
Write about a letter that never made it to its recipient.
Write a poem about the story that is told through someone’s eyes.
Write about something you learned the hard way.
Write about where you like to go to escape from it all.
Write something inspired a favorite recipe.
Go through your file box and pull out old receipts or records…write something inspired by what you find!
Write about visiting the bank.
Write about trying to convince someone of something.
Write about something that happened by chance in a positive way.
Write about how it feels when you can’t focus.
What do you do when you need a pick me up?
Write about a project you started but never completed.
Write about a time when someone forgave you or you forgave someone.
Write about your greatest weakness.
Write about starting a project.
Think of gears, moving parts, machines.
Write about a random act of kindness you’ve done for someone or someone has done for you, no matter how small or insignificant it may have seemed.
Imagine living in a home underground and use that as inspiration for writing.
Write about staying up late at night.
Write about attraction to something or someone.
Write about the games people play – figuratively or literally.
Write about a point in life where things turned for the better or worse.
Write about a witch’s spell.
Write about going on a picnic.
Write about a detective searching for clues or solving a mystery.
Take your camera and write based on one of the photographs you take..
Write about putting trust in someone.
What’s something you were afraid of as a child?
What’s something difficult you had to do?
Who is someone you’ve lost? What are some of your memories about that person?
What’s something that helped to shape your outlook to life?
Describe your teachers at school.
Describe your best childhood friend and your relationship with this person.
When you were a child, how did you imagine your adult self?
What’s your earliest memory?
What are some of the memories you associate with springtime? With summer, fall, and winter?
What kind of day are you having, and why?
What’s your favorite color, place, food, book, song, or movie, and why?
What do you like to do? How does it make you feel?
Where are you happiest? Describe that place.
What’s something you’re good at? What makes you good at it?
What do you consider to be your culture, and how do you feel about it?
What would you change about yourself or your life? Is there a way for you to change it?
What is your relationship like with various members of your family?
If you have brothers or sisters, how are you similar to them or different from them? What about with your friends?
What are your views on religion?
What keeps you up at night worrying? Are your worries realistic? Is there anything you can do about them?
Do you have a philosophy of life? If so, what is it? If not, what is your method for making important decisions?
In what areas are you optimistic, and in what areas are you pessimistic?
What are your most prized possessions?
What is something someone else has that you envy? Describe it and your feelings about it.
What is a book, movie, song, or television program that has influenced you, and how?
What is a mistake people often make about you?
What’s something you disagree with about the way you were raised
What’s your favorite: season, color, place, or food? Describe it.
Describe your dream: job, man/woman, house.
How would you like your life to be when you’re older?
What would be the guest list at your dream party? What would the various guests talk about?
What magic power would you like to have? How would you use it? What would it feel like?
If you won the lottery, what would you do?
What’s a country you’d like to visit? How do you imagine your time there?
How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
Which is worse, failing or never trying?
If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?
When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?
If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?
If the average human lifespan was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?
To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?
Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
Would you break the law to save a loved one?
Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?
What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy?
What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What’s holding you back?
Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?
If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why?
Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster?
Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?
Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend?
Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?
What are you most grateful for?
Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones?
Is is possible to know the truth without challenging it first?
Has your greatest fear ever come true?
Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now?
What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special?
At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?
If you haven’t achieved it yet, what do you have to lose?
Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?
Why do religions that support love cause so many wars?
Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil?
If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job?
Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing?
Do you feel like you’ve lived this day a hundred times before?
When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in?
If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today?
Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
What is the difference between being alive and truly living?
When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right?
If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake?
What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?
When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?
What do you love? Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love?
In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that?
Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you?
list the words that touch you
list your greatest comforts
list the things that you should be proud of
list your current dreams and goals
list things that you are grateful for
list the ways in which you can love others
list the things that make you feel healthy: mind, body, and soul
list your favorite albums
list the places you want to go
list the ways you can cleanse for springs
list the things that feel like home
list the things you want to make
list your favorite quotes
list the people you admire
list the ways you are energized
list the things you want to be known for
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