170+ ‘Decision-making’ Writing Prompts
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The Alternate Path
Write a narrative detailing how your life might be different if a crucial event or moment resulted in a different…
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“Mystery at the Museum”
Pen down a narrative about a regular museum night guard who discovers that one specific exhibit is mysteriously changing every…
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Under The Radar
The protagonist is a vampire who must keep their true nature a secret from modern society.
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Misplaced Bonus Check
Imagine your character receives a bonus check in the mail, but it was intended for someone else.
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Creating a Superhero
Imagine your own superhero, write about their powers and create a comic strip story of their first big adventure.
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Reinventing Resolutions
Sit down to draft your resolutions, but instead of setting new goals, focus on modifying or eliminating resolutions that no…
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Intertwined Entities
Envision a world where species communicate through a communal mind, sharing thoughts and ideas directly.
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Mutual Heroes
As a group, decide on a hero everyone likes then individually describe a day in the life of your shared…
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Race Against Time
Your character is involved in a high-stakes, time-sensitive chase where every second counts.
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Unusual Superhero
Write a story about a character with an unusual superpower and the difficulties they face.
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Survival of the Fittest
Imagine you are the leader of a group of survivors during a zombie apocalypse. Illustrate how you would ensure your…
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Growing Through Challenges
Write about a challenge you faced recently and how you were able to overcome it.
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Mindful Reflections
Write about a recent experience that gave you a moment of calm, and how that calmness affected the rest of…
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Counsel of the Jedi
Write a scene depicting the complex politics and decision making within the Jedi Council.
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Remembering Fearless Decisions
Reflect on a brave decision you made as a child, and how it shaped you as an individual.
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The Mulligan Moment
Write a story in which the main character is offered a ‘mulligan’, or do-over, for one major life decision.
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Journey of the Unsung Hero
Write about the daily life of a cargo captain, detailing his challenges and rewards.
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Deteriorating Ark
Write about a failing massive spaceship that’s humanity’s last hope, describe the conflicts, the scramble for survival and decision-making process.
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Crisis Amongst Ice
Pen a gripping narrative about a life-threatening emergency aboard an icebreaker ship.
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The Burden of Command
Write about a ship captain faced with a difficult decision that tests their leadership and character.
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Eevee Evolution: Choosing the Right Path
Create a narrative about a trainer dealing with an Eevee’s evolution and the personal challenges it represents.
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Wielding the Sacred Ashes
As the Warden, write about your decision to use the Sacred Ashes of Andraste to heal the sick Arl Eamon.
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Trials of Leadership
Explore the Hero of Ferelden’s growth as a leader, writing about the trials they faced and overcame.
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The Power of Love
Pen a romantic narrative that encapsulates the pain, joy, and transformative power of love.
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Avoiding Regret
Write about a past decision you regret and describe how you could have approached it differently.
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Crossroads of Life
Consider a time when you faced a significant crossroads in your life and contemplate why you chose the path you…
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Pivotal Life Choices
Reflect on a significant decision you made in your life and the motivation behind it.
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Investment Insights
Write about your first investment experience.
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The Core Beliefs
Identify your deepest values, beliefs, and principles and discuss their origins and how they influence your actions.
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Pathfinder
Describe a goal you’ve set and achieved recently, and discuss the steps you undertook to reach it.
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Solution Crossroad
Describe a situation where you were faced with two equally good or bad solutions, forcing you to choose only one.
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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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Reflecting on Impulsive Choices
Reflect on a spontaneous decision you’ve made and analyze its aftermath.
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Familiar Struggles, Fresh Approaches
Choose a recurring decision you often struggle with and brainstorm alternate ways to handle it.
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Visions of the Future
Write down a potential decision you might have to make in the future and predict its positive and negative outcomes.
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Analyzing Past Decisions
Look back at a significant decision you had to make and the process you went through to reach that decision.
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Decoding Past Decisions
Write about a decision you made in the past that seemed small at the time, but turned out to have…
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Reflecting on Mistakes
Write about a mistake that resulted in a valuable life lesson and the growth that followed.
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The Relationship Between Triggers and Setbacks
Explore a triggering situation and how it led to a relapse or setback.
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Emerging Stronger
Document how you transformed adversities from your toxic work environment into personal strengths.
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Walking in My Shoes
Reflect on some of your major life decisions and consider if you would make the same choices again.
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Alternate Universe
Imagine an alternate universe where a major event in your life turned out differently.
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Lost in the Labyrinth
Describe a situation when you felt like you were trapped in your thoughts due to depression.
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Consecutive Day Tracking
Pen down your dominant emotions and their triggers for a week in your journal.
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Trade Deadline Drama
Imagine you’re the manager of your favorite sports team during a high-stakes trade deadline. What moves do you make and…
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The Feminine Reign
What if women were historically the dominant gender in terms of power, decision-making, and leadership roles?
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Dimensional Swap
Write about a character who accidentally uncovers a portal to a parallel universe, only to discover their life is significantly…
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Parallel Paradox
Conceive an alluring plot where your main character gets the ability to exist in two parallel worlds, yet altering an…
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Secrets of a Celebrity Bodyguard
Write about a day in the life of a celebrity bodyguard, detailing the unique experiences and challenges they face.
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Navigating Crossroads
Delve into a time where you stood at a crossroads, struggling to make a crucial life decision.
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Lessons from Failure
Speak about an instance where you failed drastically, the wisdom you gained from it, and how it determined your subsequent…
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Leadership Reflections
Reflect on your leadership style and how it influences the culture of your business.
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Meeting the Ghosts of Possibility
Write a narrative in which you encounter the ghosts of opportunities you have missed in the past.
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Family Conflict Resolution
Write about a conflict that occurred within your family and how it was resolved.