138+ ‘Integral’ Writing Prompts
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Future Gazing
Imagine your life 5 years from now, describe what kind of person you hope to be, and what steps do you think could help you get there.
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Embracing Your Quirks
Write a list of peculiar habits, traits or interests that many people don’t know about you.
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Unwinding the Stress Ball
Write about the biggest stressor in your life right now and brainstorm ways to minimize its impact.
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Revisiting Dreams
Write about a dream or aspiration your loved one never got to fulfill. How would you help them achieve it if you could?
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Breaking Barriers
Write about a personal barrier or limitation you have recently overcome and how it influenced your personal growth.
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Life-Anchor Habits
Choose habits that make you feel grounded and independent and expand on why these habits are important to you.
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The Evolution of Family Traditions
Reflect on the traditions your family has and how they have evolved over time.
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The Guided Soul Search
Write a letter to your past self discussing your current passions.
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Productive Reflecting
Write an entry about a major problem you have overcome, how you handled it at the time and what you would have done differently now.
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Journey into Self
Write about a time you overcame an obstacle and what you learned about yourself through that experience.
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Bridging the Gap
Think about a flaw or ‘deficiency’ you see in yourself. Write about how this characteristic could also be seen as a strength.
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Tete-a-Tete with Emotions
Pick one emotion you’ve experienced recently and explore it in detail. What triggered it? How did you react?
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The Fallen Hero
Write about a beloved superhero who loses their powers and must find a way to continue protecting their city.
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Exploring Cultural Roots
Write about how your cultural background shaped you, focusing on a particular tradition or cultural practice integral to your early years.
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Echoes of a Childhood Friend
Reflect on an early friendship you formed in your childhood years and the impact it had on your life.
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Aesthetic of Culture
Describe a distinct element of a culture (attire, music, dance, etc.) and elaborate on its aesthetic importance.
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Revisiting a Forgotten Friendship
Recount the story of a friendship that ended unexpectedly or prematurely.
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Parental Influence
Pen a poem that delves deep into how your relationship with your parents has shaped you.
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Bridge of Star-crossed Friendship
Write about the gradual dissolution of your character’s longest and closest friendship.
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Unlocking the Writer’s Journey
Write about your personal journey into becoming a writer, detailed with the ups, downs, and turning points.
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Relished Recipes
Describe a meal made by a loved one during your childhood and explain why it was special.
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Fabric of Friendship
Recount an extraordinary friendship in your life that facilitated growth and self-discovery.
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Adventures in Transit
Describe an entire travel experience from the perspective of the journey, not the destination.
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The Extended Family Chapter
Imagine a future gathering with your extended family. How does it look and feel? What dynamics are in play?
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Morning Routines and Rituals
Describe your everyday family’s morning routine, detailing both the mundane and the magical moments.