217+ ‘Insight’ Writing Prompts
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Folklore and Legends
Choose a folklore or legend from a foreign culture that fascinates you, and narrate it in your words.
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Reluctant Royalty
Create a royal character who is not interested in ruling and would rather live a common life.
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The Lost Stepsisters’ Chronicle
Write about Cinderella’s stepsisters who were left behind in the original story. Show the story through their points of view.
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The Invented Sport
Create a tale about a group of children inventing their own unique sport, complete with rules and a thrilling championship match.
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Unrealized Feelings
Write about two characters who are oblivious to the growing romantic feelings they have for each other.
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Encounter with Bullying
Write about a time you saw someone being treated unfairly, how did you feel about it and what would you do differently now?
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Life of a Beast
Pick a magical creature that exists in your fantasy world and describe a day in its life.
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Healing Through History
Write about a time when you managed to overcome a significant hardship or trauma. Reflect on the steps you took towards healing and forgiveness.
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Unforgettable Reunion
Write about rekindling a connection with someone important from your past and how your lives have changed since the last meeting.
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Celebrating Childhood Triumphs
Recall a moment from your childhood when you felt victorious or incredibly proud, and describe it in vivid detail.
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Rising of the Pharaohs
Immerse yourself in the shoes of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh ascending to their divine rule.
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The Change Challenge
Write about an aspect of your personality or behavior that you would like to change.
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The Learning Curve
Write about one personal lesson you’ve learned in 2020, and how it will influence your decisions in 2021.
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The Unrevealed Life Lessons
How will Dumbledore pass on a hidden life lesson during one of his quirky conversations.
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Unraveling Dark Ties
Write a story from the perspective of Corypheus, venturing into his relationships with other villains.
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Unseen Heroes of the Blights
Imagine an unsung hero who contributed significantly to the victories over the Blights but was neglected by history.
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Chant of Light
Write a personal version of the Chant of Light, delving into your interpretation of Andraste’s teachings.
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Path of the Antagonist
Create an antagonist for an anime scenario. Pen down a backstory that would justify their subsequent actions and choices.
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Mirror of Perception
Write a letter to yourself from the perspective of someone who loves you deeply.
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Mapping Your Autobiography
Draw a map of significant events in your life, marking the key turning points.
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No-Comparison Zone
Imagine a world where societal norms and comparisons don’t exist. In such a world, how would you define yourself?
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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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The Impact of People
Consider the top 5 influential people in your life, write about why they’re influential and what qualities you admire in them.
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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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Coping Strategies
What strategies have you developed to cope with your chronic illness? How effective have they been?
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The life-altering incident
Journal about a specific event that significantly changed your life trajectory. Discuss the challenges it brought and how you have, or are, overcoming them.
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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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Examining Individual Values
Pen down the top five values you hold dearly and explain their significance in your life.
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The Key Turning Points
List five major turning points in your life and discuss how each event impacted your personality, values, and life choices.
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Fuel Behind the Fire
Write about something that you are very passionate about and detail what drives this passion.
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The Wisdom Within Nature
Describe a situation where you found spiritual insight or comfort from the natural world.
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Morphing Dreams and Goals
Reflect changes in your dreams and goals over time.
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Epiphany Echoes
Write about a moment of epiphany you had that challenged or strengthened your world view.
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Reflective Reality
Think about one moment where you were proud of yourself. Write about the story behind it and how it made you feel.
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Personal Manifesto
Create your own personal manifesto, outlining your beliefs, values, and principles that guide your life.
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Unlocking Hidden Passions
Write about a hobby or activity that you used to love which has been sidelined.
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Shattering the Negativity Mirror
Describe one negative belief you have about yourself, and why you think you hold this belief.
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Deserted Island Scenario
Imagine being stranded on a deserted island and you’re allowed three items. What would they be and why?
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Mirror of the Past
Write about an unforgettable event from your past that significantly shaped who you are today.
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Journey of Trigger Management
Write a short story on your journey of recognizing, understanding, and managing a particular trigger.
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Decoding Wisdom
Write about a famous quote that was difficult to understand at first but eventually offered great wisdom during your recovery.
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Finding Strength in Quotes
Reflect on a quote that inspires you, where you first heard it and why it motivates you during your recovery journey.
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Charting the Habitual Journey
Write about one unhealthy habit you are currently grappling with, documenting when it began and how it has evolved over time.
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Introspection of Beliefs
Pen down your religious beliefs and how they’ve evolved as you’ve matured.
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Writing the Wind
Imagine your thoughts are floating on the wind. Describe where they go.
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Self-Reflection on Relationships
Analyze one of your important relationships and how it changes you for better or worse.
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Listening to our bodies
Describe the physical sensations you feel during different emotional states.
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Combatting Negative Thoughts
Write about a recurring negative thought and detail how you can counteract it.
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Unfolding of Joy
Document one moment or event today that brought you joy, however simple or momentous it was.
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Coloring the Gray
Envision your negative thoughts as a color and define why you associate that particular color with them.
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Understanding Your Diagnosis
Write about how you felt when you were first diagnosed with depression.
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Modeling Independence
Write about a time when you stood up for yourself and acted independently, focusing specifically on the feelings and emotions during that event.
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Balancing Priorities
Describe a situation where you had to balance your priorities and the impact it had on your personal growth.
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Alternate Universe
Imagine an alternate universe where a major event in your life turned out differently.
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Embodied Elements
Write a journal entry as though you are a specific element of nature, like a tree or a river.
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Christmas Past, Present, and Future
Reflect on how your Christmas celebrations have evolved from your childhood to now and speculate how they might change in the future.
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Pinpointing Stress Triggers
Write about significant events or situations that cause you stress, focusing on your feelings and reactions.
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The Blanket of Nightmares
Write about a recurrent nightmare you experience during depressive episodes.
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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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Statistical Perception
Write about your understanding on the prevalence of depression and how it impacts societies.
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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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Spot The Change
Describe the changes in your behavior or lifestyle that first hinted you were experiencing depression.
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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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Personal Depressive Experiences
Write about instances in your life when you feel you may have experienced depression, even if you didn’t realize it at the time.
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Balancing Life
Write about a day in your life that was well-balanced and made you feel content and at peace.
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Mapping Your Reaction Spectrum
Describe an event and detail how your reaction to it might differ on different days.
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Script Rewrite
Select a scene from a film or TV show that you believe could have been written better and rewrite it in your own words.