249+ Category: End Of The Year Writing Prompts
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Life Beyond Earth
Think about our potential first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. How do you imagine this event would impact our world view, society, and politics?
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The World as a Superorganism
Imagine the Earth as a superorganism, where each country works like cells of a body, and ponder how the world would look if we were truly united for the common good.
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Imagining the Next Pandemic
Given what has been learned from the handling of COVID-19, describe how you envision the response to the next global pandemic.
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Life after the Pandemic
Imagine a post-pandemic world — how things have changed, what lessons have been incorporated and how life has evolved.
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Shared Humanity through Pandemic
Write about an instance during the pandemic that highlighted shared humanity or kindness.
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A Letter to the Pre-pandemic Self
Write a letter to your pre-pandemic self, detailing what is to come and what lessons will be learned.
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Pandemic Realizations
Write about the most significant realization that you have had during the pandemic.
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Cinematic Hero Lessons
Choose your favorite movie hero and write about the traits, values, and lessons they embody that you aspire to.
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Drama Series Reflections
Think of a drama series that captivated you and reflect on the human interactions and societal issues it shed light on.
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Sci-Fi Teachings
Write about a life lesson that a sci-fi movie or series taught you that you find yourself coming back to.
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Cartoon Wisdom
Reflect on an animated movie or show that profoundly influenced your perspective on life
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Life Lessons from Sitcoms
Write about a sitcom that you love and describe a significant life lesson you learned from it.
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Lessons from Unlikable Characters
Write about a character from a book you read this year who you initially disliked but grew to understand. What lessons did you learn from this character’s transformation and development?
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The Power of Settings
Reflect on a significant setting from one of your favorite books this year. How did this setting shape the course of the story and your understanding of the themes and characters?
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Characters that Resonate
Choose a character from one of the best books you read this year who you strongly identify with. Write about why you connect with this character and what you learned from their journey.
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Book Lessons in Real Life
Write about a lesson you learned from your favorite book of the year and how you applied it in real life.
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Solitary Soliloquy
Imagine that you’re having a conversation with a future version of yourself from the end of next year. What would you discuss?
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Global Gossip
Reflect on a conversation that you overheard which had an indelible impression on your thoughts.
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Exploring Parental Guidance
Write about a significant conversation with a parent or guardian this past year and its impact.
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Dynamics of Dialogue
Examine a meaningful conversation you had this year, highlighting why it was impactful.
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Lessons from the Battlefield
Write about the most significant lesson you’ve learned from a struggle or a triumph this year.
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River of Resilience
Inspect your life’s victories and trials from the past year, then write a story comparing your journey to a river.
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The Worth of Scars
Compose a narrative on how a personal struggle left a “scar” and how this “scar” has empowered or transfigured you.
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Struggles Shaping Triumphs
Reflect on a significant struggle from your past year and write on how it resulted in a personal triumph.
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Growing Through Obstacles
Write about a hurdle you faced this year that led to significant personal growth.
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Unlocking Inner Resilience
Identify a personal trait, skill, or resource that you discovered or sharpened this year to overcome a tough situation.
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Embracing the Chaos
Narrate a time this year when everything went wrong, yet you managed to regain control.
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Reflections on Resilience
Write about setbacks you faced this year and how these guided your journey towards resilience.
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Wave of Appreciation
Create a small story where a community shows their appreciation for frontline workers.
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Gifts of Gratitude
Write a letter of thanks to a frontline worker, expressing your appreciation for their work.
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Honoring the Heroes
Reflect on the sacrifices and efforts made by frontline workers in your community during challenging times.
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Nature’s Influence
Write about how engaging with nature has contributed to your wellbeing in the past year.
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The Power of Sleep
Describe a time when you felt completely rested and recharged, and analyze your sleep habits.
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Mindful Eating
Reflecting on your relationship with food in the past year, write about your most memorable meal.
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Celebrating Body Positivity
Pen a letter to yourself highlighting all the marvelous things your body has done and continues to do for you.
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Reflecting on Healthy Habits
Think back on the past year and write about the healthy habits you’ve formed.
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Snapshot of Success
Detail an achievement of yours from the past year that you’re particularly proud of.
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Lessons from Laughter
Describe a moment of laughter from the past year that still brings a smile on your face.
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Embracing Change
Write about how this year’s challenges forced you to adapt and change in surprising ways.
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Bitter to Better
Narrate an event or experience this year that started off badly but ended positively.
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Overcoming Obstacles
Reflect on a significant challenge you faced this year and describe how you overcame it.
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Legislative Landscape Review
Write about how recent legislative changes affect the political climate.
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Party Affiliation Examination
Write about the role party affiliations play in the present political climate.
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Global Leaders Assessment
Write about the impact of global leaders’ decisions on the current political climate.
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Sustainable Traveler
Ponder upon and write about how you would make your dream vacation in 2021 more sustainable.
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The Perfect Travel Companion
Write about the person you would choose to accompany you on your 2021 dream vacation and why.
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The Ultimate Vacation Itinerary
Create a detailed itinerary for your ultimate dream vacation happening in 2021.
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Dream Destination Decisions
Write about the top three destinations you would love to visit in 2021 and why.
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Overcoming Challenges
Describe a challenging situation you encountered in your career and how you managed to overcome it.
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Navigating Career Milestones
Write about the most significant milestone you’ve achieved in your career and its impact on your personal development.
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The Eye Opener
Write about an experience that dramatically challenged your existing beliefs and prejudices.
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Exploring Perspectives
Write about a time when you learned something new about a culture or community different than your own.
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Transitioning Time
Write a single sentence that encapsulates how different you were at the start of the year compared to the end.
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One-Liner Life Lesson
Pen down a sentence that captures the most significant lesson you learned this year.
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Holocaust, a Personal Account
Describe the Holocaust from an individual’s perspective, focusing not only on the atrocities but also on moments of humanity and resilience.
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The Unseen Battle
Write about a historical battle from the perspective of a combatant, going into detail about emotions, fears, and pride.
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Powerful Emotions
Think of 2020 and identify three emotions that dominated your year, describing them in a word each.
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Challenging Transformations
Write about three words that describe how 2020 transformed you or challenged you.
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The Power of Misinformation
Explore the role of misinformation during different phases of the pandemic.
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From Outbreak to Vaccination
Write a chronological narrative detailing the COVID-19 transformation from an outbreak to the distribution of vaccines.
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Pandemic Portraits
Reflect on the most impactful human stories you’ve encountered during the pandemic.
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Global Health Response
Describe your perspective on how international health organizations have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Resilience In Service
Reflect on a time when community service helped you overcome a personal limitation.