40+ ‘Mental state’ Writing Prompts
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The Secret Within the Envelope
Write about a character finding a surprise envelope underneath their door containing a life-altering secret.
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Understanding Emotions
Write about a time when you felt really happy or sad, capturing in words the emotions you experienced.
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Power of Implied Violence
Write about a situation where violence is imminent, but not yet occurred. Paint the fear and tension without physical actions.
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Shadow of the Past
Pen an intense drama story where a character is haunted by a ghost from their past, which serves as a…
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Personal Prompt Creation
Create a handful of unique journal prompts that reflect your interests and concerns, and explain your thought process.
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Reflective Serenity
Describe a calming scene of a body of water at sunset. What reflections do you see on the water’s surface?
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Lonely Stars
Describe the solitude and vastness experienced by an interstellar explorer in deep space.
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Shadow Follower
You come across a mysterious shadow that follows you everywhere and gradually morphs into horrifying forms.
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The Hidden Room
Write about a character discovering a hidden room in their house, and what they find there.
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The Silent Phone Ring
Imagine a scenario where your character receives disturbing, untraceable phone calls at midnight.
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Chasing Shadows
Write a scene where your character must pursue a cunning, virtually invisible villain.
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Solitary Survivor
Write about a character stranded alone in an unforeseen desert environment and their fight for survival.
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Desert’s Song
Write a piece detailing the haunting melodies carried by the winds across The Hissing Wastes.
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Price of Power
Dive into the drawbacks and costs of being the Champion, discussing any regrets, sacrifices, or loneliness the Champion may feel.
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Twisted Truths
Record a situation that made you angry and examine if your anger was justified or misplaced.
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Breaking The Monotone
Depict a day in your life with depression as a painting. What colors would you use? What features would stand…
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Impact of Physical Health on Mental State
Write about how your physical health affects your mental well-being.
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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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Bridging the Imbalance
Identify an area in your life where you feel most out of balance and write about steps to rectify it.
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A Letter To Your Future Self
Write a letter to your future self, detailing your current feelings and hopes for what you will overcome.
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Mind-Body Connection
Describe how your physical health affects your mental state and vice versa. Include ways you could improve your physical well-being…
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Letter to Future self
Project yourself five years into the future and write a letter revealing your current hopes, fears, and strengths.
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Understanding Relationship Triggers
Write about a particular relationship in your life which triggers feelings of depression, or significantly affects your moods.
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Connecting to the Body
Describe the sensation of an everyday physical activity, such as brushing your teeth, washing your hands or walking up the…
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Harmony with Nature
Describe a nature scene that you believe would bring you peace and promote your physical healing.
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Effects of Stress-Induced Depression
Write about a period in your life when stress led you towards depression.
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Eating Habits Mirror
Write about how your eating habits reflect your mental state, particularly when you are experiencing depression.
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Burning Out
Describe signs of burnout you’ve experienced and how it has impacted your productivity and overall mental state.
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The Impact of Life Changes
Describe a major life change you’ve undergone and how it influenced your mental state.
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Enveloped in Colors
Imagine your anxieties as colors. Gradually visualize these colors being dulled and replaced by soothing hues.
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Voyager’s Salvation
Narrate a travel experience that was therapeutic or got you out of a negative mental state.
