837+ ‘Introspection’ Writing Prompts
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Lost and Found on Christmas Morning
Write a story about finding a long-lost item while unwrapping gifts on Christmas morning.
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Lost in the Wild
A lost hiker returns after being declared dead five years ago to reveal an unsolved mystery.
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Journey to the Center of Your Strength
Write about a time when you had to tap into an unknown strength or skill to overcome a challenge.
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The Wish Granter
Imagine the arrival of a mystical being on Christmas Eve who has the ability to grant one wish.
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True Essence of Love
Describe what you think is the deeper meaning of Valentine’s day and the expression of love.
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Significance of Romance
Explain what romance means to you and how it is celebrated on Valentine’s day.
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Creating Your Own Irish Blessing
Create an original Irish blessing that embodies your experiences, values, or hopes for the future.
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Identifying Weather Impressions
Reflect and write about how different weather patterns affect your feelings and thoughts.
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November Twilight Reflections
Write an introspective piece reflecting on the year, using the November twilight as symbolism.
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Transoceanic Tedium
Write about a character who gets aboard a cargo freight for a long, lonely voyage.
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Travels Past, Future, and Present
Reflect on where you’ve been, where you are, and where you hope to go.
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Uncharted Horizons
Discuss a time when you traveled to a place that turned out to be completely different from what you expected it to be.
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Facing Future Challenges
Write about a challenge you think you might face moving up to 8th grade and how you plan to tackle it.
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Lessons Learnt
Write about your greatest lesson from the past year and how it will influence your decisions in the new year.
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Threading the Second Chance
Given the chance to redo a fatal mistake, a super-powered being must decide whether it’s right to alter time.
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Meeting a Younger Version of Yourself
Write a story about travelling back in time and meeting your younger self.
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Reflecting November’s End
Write about your thoughts and feelings as November ends, reflecting on what has happened throughout the month.
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Your Life Story
Write an autobiographical piece, focusing particularly on life altering moments or decisions.
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Deadly Silence
Write a narrative centered around a hushed zombie elimination mission.
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The Shifted Shadows
Write about a superhero who becomes a villain in the alternate universe, exploring how they deal with this shocking revelation about themselves.
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Saving Self
Write a story revolving around a retired superhero battling personal demons in silent retirement.
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Embracing Empathy
Discuss how your heartbreak has deepened your empathy for others.
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The Misunderstood Antagonist
Write about a villain who believes they are actually the ‘good guy’ and justify their actions.
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Reflections on the Spectrum
Write about observing a rainbow for the first time, and your reaction to realizing the science behind this natural phenomenon.
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Pandemic Perspectives
Detail the most significant lesson you have learnt about yourself or the world around you as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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On Foreign Shores
Describe a scenario of an Irish immigrant, who recently arrived in the United States, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for the first time.
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Embracing Winter Solitude
Reflect on your experiences of spending time alone in winter and how it affects your well-being.
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Renewed by Love
Pen a narrative about a character who was healed emotionally or psychologically because of love.
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Beneath the Ice
Imagine a character falls through thin ice into a freezing lake. How do they survive or not?
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The Echoes of the Past
You’ve just discovered that your mentor and guide in The Force were once involved with the Dark Side. How do you handle this revelation?
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Redemption Song
Detail the path of redemption Darth Vader takes towards the end of his life and how it changes the perception of his character.
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The Idea Factory
Design a factory that generates new ideas for writing prompts. Describe its layout, workers, and idea production process.
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Asserting Your Boundaries
Write about a situation where you regret not setting proper boundaries and how you can set those now.
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Letters To The Future
Imagine you’re writing a letter to a future generation, describing the sustainable lifestyle changes you have made.
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Personal Growth, Planetary Growth
Describe how your personal growth aligns with the growth of the planet.
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Secret Identity Crisis
Write about a superhero enduring an identity crisis between their real identity and their superhero alter ego.
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A Fresh Page
Write a letter to your future self in December, detailing all the milestones you hope to achieve.
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Shadow Player’s Endgame
Write a story about an aging spy who discovers a plot against their life and must outwit their own agency.
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Blooming into a Healthy Routine
Write about establishing a new health or fitness routine this spring.
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Missed Opportunities
Reflect on a time when there was an opportunity to help someone during the Christmas season, but you didn’t take it. How would things change if you had chosen differently?
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Dear younger me
Write a letter to your younger self and impart the wisdom you’ve gained over the years.
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Tapestry of Influences
Reflect on the people who have significantly influenced your life in any capacity.
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Ice-Cold Reflections
Write about a time when you found clarity or stark realization in a snow-filled setting.
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Atmospheric Mirror
Write about how the changes in sky and atmosphere can mirror changes in your emotional state.
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Celestial Wishes
If you could grab one star from the night sky and make a wish, what would you ask for and why?
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Building Crisis Survival Toolkit
Compile a list of things that you’ve learned from surviving a crisis that would part of your “Crisis Survival Toolkit”.
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Grace of Gratitude
Write about why you are grateful for your past failures and how they will guide your future goals.
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Powerful Emotions
Write about a time when you felt a strong emotion, such as happiness, sadness, or anger.
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The Gift of Solitude
Contruct an essay about how solitude has or could lead to personal growth following heartbreak.
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Gifts of the Seasons
Pen down a fictional tale by personifying each season and assigning them specific gifts they’ve bestowed upon your character.
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Christmas Merriment
Write a letter to Santa Claus, describing how you’ve been good this year and what you’d want for Christmas.
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Space-Time Traveller
Write a story about a kid who has the ability to travel across space and time.
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Dark Horse Dreams
Write about the most unrealizable dream you have received and how it still affects your life.
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The Love Note Discovery
Write a story where a character finds an old love note from their ex and decides to find them.
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Personal Eco-Footprint
Recall the actions from the past year that have decreased your ecological footprint.
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Introspection on Inflation
Reflect on your understanding of inflation – its causes, effects, and your practical experiences.