43+ ‘Notice’ Writing Prompts
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Mathematical Safari Adventure
You’re on a safari adventure, and the animals come in groups that always follow a certain pattern. Write the pattern…
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Star-gazing Adventure
You are camping and watching the starry sky. Suddenly you notice something unusual. Write about your experience.
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Observing the Seasons
Write a journal entry describing the changes you observe outside when a season changes.
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Changing Seasons
Draft a letter to a friend or loved one discussing how season transitions, specifically autumn, impact your emotions and daily…
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Snowman’s Diary
Pen a diary entry from a snowman who has come to life, witnessing the world around him for the first…
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Elements of Surprise
Write a scene where a character receives surprising news or a mysterious package, using imagery to convey their changing emotions.
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Unexplainable Phenomenon
Your main character experiences situations that no one believes, but they know are real.
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Thanksgiving Future Predictions
Predict where you’ll be and what you’ll be thankful for by next Thanksgiving.
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The Missing God
Imagine that one of the gods has gone missing and it’s up to Percy and his pals to find them.
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Taming the Thought Beast
Write down every thought that comes to your mind for a set duration, then reflect on which thoughts are helpful…
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The Gratitude Journal
Make a list of five things you are grateful for each day, no matter how small.
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Affirming Your Worth
Write a letter of appreciation to yourself that highlights your unique qualities and accomplishments.
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Emotional Inventory
Choose one emotion and write about several occasions when you have felt it intensely.
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The New Mirror
Write about the first time you saw yourself differently after beginning the recovery.
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Mindful Moments
Write about a moment today when you were fully present and engaged in the activity you were doing.
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The River of Thoughts
Visualize your stream of consciousness as a river. Write about its flow, anything you notice about the shape or rhythm…
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Diet Decisions
List down your typical day-to-day meals and discuss the effects of these foods on your mood and overall feelings each…
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Emotions In Colour
Choose several colors that you connect with your depression. Then write why these specific colors represent your feelings.
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Observing the Good Moments
Focus on noticing and detailing a positive experience or interaction you had today.
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Decoding Codependency
Analyze an incident in the past where you felt codependent and discuss the steps you’ve taken since then to foster…
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Mapping Anxiety
Draw a map of your anxiety, sketching out the different regions each representing a particular anxiety or fear. Write about…
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Safety in Patterns
Identify and elaborate on patterns in your life that seem to coincide with anxiety spikes.
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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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Reincarnation Revelation
Imagine that you have been reincarnated as an object in your current home. Write about a day in your life.
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Observing Minute Details
Go to a public area, observe keenly for fifteen minutes and jot down all the smallest details you notice.
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Tourist in Your Own Town
Take on the mindset of a tourist and describe your town, city, or neighborhood as if you’re seeing it for…
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Hidden in Plain Sight
You notice someone hiding in a crowd. Write about the mystery that unfolds when you decide to follow them.
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The Homecoming
You return to your childhood neighbourhood after twenty years. How does it look now and what memories does it evoke?
