79+ ‘CLARITY’ Writing Prompts
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Descent into Despair
Write a diary entry of someone who is bitten and is transforming into a zombie.
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Stormy Epiphanies
Write about a moment of revelation or profound understanding that comes to you during a thunderstorm.
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Perplexed by Percentages
Imagine a world where everything is measured in percentages. Write a short story about navigating through this world.
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A Chance Encounter
Imagine an unexpected meeting with an ex-lover; narrate the series of events that follow.
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Villain Turned Hero
Write a story where a comic villain realizes the errors in their ways and attempts to make amends.
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Through a Looking Glass
Create a drama where a pair of glasses or a binoculars becomes a vital motif.
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The Ideal Reader
Create a character who is your ideal reader and write a short story targeted specifically at them.
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The Magic of Summer Night Sky
Describe a night under a summer sky, embracing its elements and pondering what each might signify.
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Ice-Cold Reflections
Write about a time when you found clarity or stark realization in a snow-filled setting.
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Unscrambling Anecdotes
Write a funny anecdote that happened at school, ensuring correct usage of punctuation marks.
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Revisiting Past
Write about an event from your past that, at the time, seemed negative but that you now feel grateful for.
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First Love Letter
Compose a letter to the person you fell in love with for the first time, letting them know how they…
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News Report: Formatting Saves the Day
Write a fictional news report where proper formatting in a document helps solve a problem.
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Clarity Through Structure
Write a narrative piece about a day in your life, using clear paragraphing and formatting to help convey your message.
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Confronting Sidelined Ambitions
Write about a time when you gave up on something you wanted for a reason.
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Taming the Thought Beast
Write down every thought that comes to your mind for a set duration, then reflect on which thoughts are helpful…
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One Minute of Now
Set a timer for one minute and then write about everything you’re experiencing in the present moment.
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Peaceful Pondering
Write about a specific time when you felt truly at peace with yourself and your surroundings.
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An Open Letter to Your Future Self
Write a letter to your future self. Include any advice, goals or hopes you have.
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The Role Play Prompt
Think of different roles you play in life (like a parent, a friend, an employee) and describe your feelings, thoughts,…
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Grounded in Gratitude
Identify five things you are grateful for and explain why each holds significance.
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Scaling Mental Mountains
Choose an overwhelming task or problem in your life and break it down into smaller, more manageable steps.
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Colors of Emotion
Assign a color to each of your current dominant emotions and describe why you chose each color.
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Taming the Swift Current
Write about a time when your thoughts or emotions felt like a rapid river, and how you managed it.
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The Value of Friendship
Reflect on what ‘friendship’ means to you. How does this Interpretation influence your social interactions?
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Inner Conflict Resolution
Write about a conflict you have had with yourself, and dream up a solution.
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Gratitude for Self
List ten things you love about yourself—this can include physical attributes, talents, and characteristics.
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Milestone Memoirs
Choose an achievement that profoundly shaped your journey and helped you develop your current perspective.
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Project Future Self
Imagine yourself five years from now and write a letter from that future self to your current self.
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The Power of Perspective
Jot down an event where your initial perspective changed after revisiting it later.
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Pros & Cons Setup
Write about a decision you’ve been struggling with, enumerating the pros and cons.
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Conquering the Invisible Opponent
Pen down your deepest fears, their origins, and how they manifest in your daily life.
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Personal Growth Through Challenges
Reflect on a challenge you faced during your mental health recovery, how you surmounted it and what you learned.
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Changing Perspectives
Describe a situation that challenged your perception during your recovery process.
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The River of Thoughts
Visualize your stream of consciousness as a river. Write about its flow, anything you notice about the shape or rhythm…
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Grappling with the Groundless
Describe a situation where you felt lost or aimless and examine the actions you took to find clarity.
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The Depicting Depression
Draw yourself when you’re depressed, and then describe what you see in the drawing.
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Roots of the Weed
Chart out the origin of a particular negative thought, tracing from its inception to its current influence.
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Letters of Liberation
Write a letter to your negative thoughts, expressing your feelings and why you want to let them go.
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Understanding Your Diagnosis
Write about how you felt when you were first diagnosed with depression.
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Gratitude Walk
Write about going on a quiet, solo walk where you reflect on the various aspects you’re grateful for in your…
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Talks to the Younger You
Write a letter to your younger self explaining how you’ve discovered the true essence of your parents.
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Building Blocks of Self-Awareness
Describe an incident in your past where you felt a burst of self-awareness.
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Understanding My Anti-self
Write a dialogue with your depressed self, asking what it needs or what’s causing its pain.
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Rooting Out Disquiet
Identify a current situation or circumstance that is causing you unrest, and brainstorm ways to resolve it.
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Letters to Future Self: Overcoming Challenges
Write a letter to your future self about a current challenge you are facing.
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Healing Letters
Write a letter to someone who has hurt you, expressing your feelings and seeking closure, without the compulsion to send…
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Post-Depression Reflections
Reflect on your feelings and emotions once a depressive episode has ended.
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Stress and Mental Health
Explore a stressful relationship or circumstance that may have contributed to feelings of depression.
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Understanding My Depression
Detail when you first noticed your depression, how it has impacted you, and how you have tried to manage it.
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Letters to Anxiety
Write a letter to your anxiety, either to confront it, comfort it, or express how it affects you.
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Anxiety Inventory
List out the anxieties you are currently facing, with as much or as little detail as you are comfortable sharing.
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Deep Breathing Visualization
Write about what you envision while practicing deep breathing exercises.
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Conversation with Anxiety
Write a dialog between you and your anxiety, what would you say? And, what it might answer back?
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Anxiety Scale
Write about a recent anxiety on a scale of 1-10. Explain why you chose this number and how it affected…
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Dicey Relationships
Write a story about two people who base their relationship decisions on the roll of a dice.
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Dancing with Metaphors
Write about a time when a daunting concept or problem became crystal clear, like a match finally striking to flame.
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The Chapters of My Life
Divide your life into chapters and give each a title based on the significant events, learnings, and transformations that occurred.
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Stories from the Future Me
Write a letter from your future self to your present self, detailing the life you’ve lead and how the experiences…
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Harmony of Chaos
Write about a chaotic event or situation that led to a surprising harmony or understanding.
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Catharsis Through Writing
Describe an instance when writing has helped you confront or deal with a difficult emotion or situation.
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The Perspective Shift
Write about a difficult family situation from the viewpoint of the other person involved.
