15+ ‘Retrospective’ Writing Prompts
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Resolution Retrospective
Reflect on a past New Year’s resolution that had a significant impact on your life.
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A Year in Review
Write an obituary for your past year, encapsulating the highlights, low points, and significant moments.
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Decade in Review
Dedicate a piece of writing on the decade past, reminiscing the notable experiences and transformations.
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Retrospective Apology
Write a monologue of a character apologizing to someone they can no longer reach.
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Heart’s Crystal Ball
Write from the perspective of your future self reflecting back on an emotional experience that shaped your current state.
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Avoiding Regret
Write about a past decision you regret and describe how you could have approached it differently.
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Embracing Evolution
Write about how a personal characteristic you possessed as a child has evolved as you have grown older.
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Mastery and Me
Identify a skill you have mastered and write about the journey towards becoming proficient in it.
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Breaking Down the Grey Cloud
Write about the moments when you feel the heaviest clouds of your depression.
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The Letter to Past Self
Pen a letter to your younger self, providing guidance, advice, or warnings based on the wisdom you’ve gained over the years.
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Circular Narrative
Design a story where the conclusion ‘mirrors’ the starting scene, providing a sense of completion.
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Project Post-mortem
Write a retrospective report on a recently completed project, pinpointing successes and areas for improvement.
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Building Family Fortitude
Write a letter to a younger family member, providing advice on how to build and sustain resilience pulled from your family’s collective experiences.
