486+ ‘Felt’ Writing Prompts
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Redirect The River
Write about a stressful situation from your past but twist the narrative to reach a happy, stress-free ending.
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Time-Travelling Gratitude
Imagine you could time-travel back to a pivotal moment in your life, pick a moment where you felt immense gratitude…
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Capturing Curiosity
Describe a time when you felt the thrill of discovering a new interest or hobby.
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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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Understanding the Fog
Write about a time when you felt lost or disoriented, specifically looking at how depression may have played a part.
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The Hidden Reflection
Write about the moment you first noticed a decline in your personal hygiene as a result of depression.
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Loneliness in a Crowd
Describe an incident when you felt completely isolated even when surrounded by friends or family.
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Understanding the Shadow
Write about a time during your adolescence where you felt an overwhelming sadness or void.
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Hidden in the Fog
Write about a time when you felt lost in the fog of depression and how you found your way out.
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Understanding the Rain
Write about a time when you felt like a heavy raincloud, and explore how this feeling changed over time.
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Living Lightly
Write about a moment or a set of moments where you have felt the lightest emotionally.
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Living in Slow Motion
Describe a situation where your depression made you feel as though life was moving at a much slower pace.
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Understanding Depressive Episodes
Write about a time when you felt a deep, overwhelming sadness as though enveloped by a dark cloud.
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Navigating the Dark Clouds
Write about a time you felt overwhelmed by depression and detail the strategies you used to navigate through the darkness.
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Reflections on Isolation
Chronicle a period in your life when you felt immense loneliness and its effects on your mood.
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Overcoming the Shadows
Document a moment when you felt triumphant over your depression, no matter how big or small.
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The Power of Empathy
Write about the role of empathy in understanding depression, in the context of a personal encounter with someone struggling with…
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Unpacking Anxiety Triggers
Write about a recent instance when you experienced significant anxiety and try to identify what might have triggered it.
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The Anxiety Backtrack
Reflect on the first time you felt anxious and describe the circumstances around it.
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Anxiety Thunderstorm
Write about a time where you felt like you were stuck in a storm of anxiety and detail how you…
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Map of Emotional Boundaries
Write about an event where you felt your emotional boundaries were crossed.
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Journey into Calmness
Write a detailed account of a specific moment when you felt completely at ease and calm.
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Challenging Catastrophic Thoughts
Write about a recent situation when you felt overwhelmed by anxiety, and challenge irrational or catastrophic thoughts related to it.
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Crafting Confidence
Pen down the moments you felt most confident and the positive affirmations related to those moments.
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Anxiety Exits
Write about three situations when you were anxious but successfully managed to calm yourself down.
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Daily Stress Diary
Record every moment or event that made you feel stressed or anxious during the day and your reactions to them.
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Monumental Adulting Moment
Write about the first time you felt like an adult, the circumstances surrounding that event, and how it developed your…
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Ripples of Empathy
Translate into words an instance of an empathetic experience you had with a stranger.
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Unfurling Ideas
Describe the moment an idea for an innovative project or story bloomed in your mind.
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The Mirror of Time
Write about an older photo of yourself, and reflect on how you’ve changed since the picture was taken.
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Time’s Tricky Flow
Write a poem about the perception of time, and how it seems to slow down or speed up depending on…
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Euphoria Uncovered
Describe a time in your life where you felt an overwhelming sense of joy and happiness.
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Risen from the Darkness
Write a poem about a time when you felt hopeless, but then discovered a glimmer of hope.
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Unshackled Sorrow
Write a poem about a time you felt immense sorrow but keep it devoid of people, focusing instead on the…
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Shrouded in Shadows
Describe the main antagonist as an unidentified mystery, with elusive actions affecting the protagonist indirectly.
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Bidding Adieu
Re-examine a significant goodbye you had to say—be it moving away from home, ending a relationship or any such episode.
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Story of a Struggle
Write an essay detailing a formidable challenge you faced and the steps you took to overcome it.
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Pursuit of Authenticity
Write about a time when you had to confront your own dishonesty or inauthenticity.
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Defining Success
Explain your personal definition of success, how it’s evolved, and a moment you felt you achieved it.
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Journey to My Inner Universe
Write about a time when you’ve felt the most connected with your inner self. What were you doing? What thoughts…
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The Great Betrayal
Narrate an event where you felt betrayed by someone close and how it changed your perspective on trust.
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Blooming into Adulthood
Write about the moment, incident, or phase that signified your transition into adulthood.
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Feeling into Memory
Try to recall and write on your first romantic incident, focusing on feelings more than the events.
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Off to the Races
Write about a significant childhood event where you felt the most accomplished or victorious.
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Lost and Found
Describe a time you felt lost, either metaphorically or literally, and how you found your way.
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Journey through Euphoria
Write about a momentous event that brought you great happiness and the influx of emotions you felt.
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Rediscovering Your Voice
Write about a time you felt suppressed and how free writing allowed you to express yourself.
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Walking Through Illness
Explore the journey of caring for a family member struggling with an illness.
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Multiple Generations, Same Passion
Speak about a shared career aspiration that resonates through multiple generations in your family.
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Ancestral Navigators
Write about a family member of a previous generation whose experiences have significantly shaped your family’s story.
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Strength in Solitude
Write about a time you’ve felt the strongest as a single parent, whether emotionally, physically, or otherwise.