486+ ‘Felt’ Writing Prompts
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First Research Paper Experience
Write a narrative about your first experience with writing a research paper.
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First Christmas Without…
Narrate your experience of the first Christmas without a close family member.
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Nature’s Refuge
Write about a time when nature provided you with a safe haven or a peaceful retreat.
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“The Day’s Retreat”
Reflect on activities or moments during your day where you found peace and solace.
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The Phoenix Within
Describe an instance when you failed or made a big mistake as a child, and how you rose again from it.
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Reflecting on Semester End
Write a letter to Santa discussing your achievements and lessons learned over the semester.
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Yearning For Vitality
Reflect on a time you felt the most physically vibrant and energetic, and explore what factors had contributed to this state.
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Navigating Fictional Worlds
Review a book focusing on understanding and describing the book’s setting and universe.
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Grounded Being
Detail a time when you felt truly connected to the earth, whether through gardening, walking barefoot, or other activities.
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Gifts from the Sky
Write about a moment when you felt grateful for something nature provided, like sunlight or rain.
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Return of the Second Chances
Describe a situation when you felt like everything was lost, and yet a second chance appeared.
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Spectral Scribe
Imagine you’re a ghost writer for a deceased celebrity or public figure. Write a memoir as if it is coming from their perspective.
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Road to Forgiveness
Explore a narrative where the protagonist unintentionally betrays their closest ally, leading to deep wounds on both sides.
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Lost and Found
Create a story where an all-important object vanishes, and it is up to the protagonist to find it.
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Mapping Out Growth Paths
Write about a time in your past where you felt you grew or evolved significantly in terms of character or perspective.
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Illuminated Triumphs
Detail a moment when your lightness shone brightly to overcome a challenging circumstance.
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Overcoming the Sting
Write about the first time you experienced rejection and reflect on how you’ve grown since then.
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Distorted Perceptions
Write about a time when you felt underestimated or poorly judged by others; how did you change their opinion or how did you let their uninformed assumptions affect you?
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Recapturing Past Solitude
Recall a past time when you turned isolation into productivity or creativity. Describe the activity and how it changed your understanding of being alone.
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Basking in the Beauty of Solitude
Describe a moment when you fully embraced solitude and enjoyed your own company.
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The Healing Journey
Describe a time when you felt emotionally wounded and the steps you took towards healing.
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Memory Capsule
Reflect upon a time where you comforted yourself successfully and write about the experience.
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Reflections of Imperfection
Write about a time when you felt imperfect and how that experience impacted you.
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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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Celebrating Personal Accomplishments
Write about three personal achievements that brought you immense happiness.
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Roots of Doubt
Create a reflective narrative about the first time you can remember experiencing self-doubt.
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Embracing Imperfections
Detail a moment when you felt insecure about a personal flaw or mistake and how you overcame that feeling.
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Embracing Vulnerability
Jot down a time when you felt vulnerable and how you handled it, focusing on the takeaway lesson.
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Mapping Mindful Moments
Describe a moment when you successfully used a coping technique during an attack.
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Analyzing Emotions
Create a list of different emotions you’ve felt in the past week and write about what triggered these feelings.
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Embracing Imperfection
Write about a moment where you felt inadequate and detail how this shaped you.
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Anger’s Afterglow
Reflect on a recent situation where you felt angry and whether the anger has completely subsided or lingered.
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Embrace the Unexpected
Write about a time when your plans got derailed and you had to adapt quickly.
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Strength in Solitude
Describe a situation in which you felt alone or isolated. Discuss how you overcame that feeling and found strength in solitude.
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Bridging the Gap
Describe a time when you felt a deep connection with someone very different from you.
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Chapter of Acceptance
Reflect on a specific moment when you felt acceptance towards your traumatic experience.
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Understanding Universal Connection
Write about a time when you felt deeply connected to the universe.
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Solitude vs. Loneliness
Write about a time when you appreciated your solitude and compare it to a time when you felt isolated.
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Memories Captured
Choose a photograph of the person you’re grieving for and write about the day it was taken.
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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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Harvest Life Lessons
Write about a personal incident that had a significant impact on you and elaborate on the lesson it taught you.
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Achievement Jubilation
Write about a personal achievement that made you ecstatic — it could be something big or small.
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Starfish Technique
Describe a situation where you felt overwhelmed and employ the ‘Starfish technique’ (one thing at a time) to write about how you could break it down.
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Deconstructing Anxiety
Write about a situation that caused you anxiety and describe the emotions you felt.
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Understanding My Emotions
Write about a time when your emotions felt overwhelming, and how you responded in the moment.
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Homeownership Hope
Describe your experience of becoming a homeowner, focusing on the journey, achievement, and emotions tied to the milestone.
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Graduating Moments
Reflect on your graduation day, be it from high school, college or any other significant transition point in your life.
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Defining Independence
Write about the time when you felt the most independent in your life.
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Growing Sturdy through Storms
Narrrate a scenario which felt like a ‘reckoning storm’ and how you stood tall through it all.
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Harvesting Fruits of Steadfastness
Write about the sweetest success earned after a long period of persistent hard work.
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Building Bridges of Perseverance
Write about a time when you had to try again and again to achieve a goal.
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Unmasking Insecurity
Identify an insecurity and write about a time when it held you back.
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The Age of Retirement
Describe your experiences as you transitioned into retirement.
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Milestones Matter
Record the most significant milestones that have shaped your personal and professional life so far.
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The Rainbow After
Pick a past negative emotion and write about the growth or positive change it triggered.
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Pills of Perspective
Write a letter to your past self about a negative experience you went through, from your current perspective.
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Innocent Friendship
Write about your first best friend, and the lessons you learnt from that friendship.
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Investment Insights
Write about your first investment experience.
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5. Capturing Happiness
Describe a picture where you look genuinely happy and discuss the backstory.
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Anger Analysis
Write about the last time you felt really angry and go into details.
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The Joy Chronicles
List out moments from the past week where you felt pure joy and elaborate on them.
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The Facets of Failure
Reflect on a time when you failed and how that experience has propelled your growth.
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Celebrating Triumphs
Write about a time when you felt a massive sense of achievement.
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Journey to Contentment
Describe a moment in your life where you felt the most content or at peace.
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Guilt Dissection
Write about a time when you felt guilty, identifying what caused this guilt and how you addressed it.
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Joyful Journey
Identify what happiness looks like to you and explore a recent instance where you felt this joy wholly.
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Faces Behind the Anger
Describe a time you felt angry and try to pinpoint the underlying emotions behind this anger.
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Authenticity Audit
Write about a situation where you felt you weren’t being true to yourself and how it affected you.
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Terra Incognita
Describe a situation where you felt like a fish out of water, completely out of your element.
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Expressive Vocabulary
Pen down a list of all the feelings or emotions you’ve felt during the past week. Pick three and elaborate on the events that led to these emotions.
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Rediscovering Positive Experiences
Revisit a past event where you felt extremely happy and satisfied. Write about this in detail.
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Reflections of Joy
Journal about moments of genuine happiness and how they tie to your personal concept of self-love.
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Casting of Self-Love Shield
Describe an occasion where you successfully resisted external negativity using self-love.
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Rewiring Past Hurts
Write a letter to your past self, offering words of comfort around an event or ordeal that was particularly painful.
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Unchain From Comparison
Recall a time when you compared yourself with others. Write about how you can celebrate your individual journey instead.
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Reframing Failures
Think about a time you felt you failed and explore how it has contributed to your personal growth.
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My Happiest Self
Recall a day when you felt genuinely happy and content with who you are. Describe the day in details.