12+ ‘Shield’ Writing Prompts
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From Comfort to Chaos
Create a backstory for a survivor who had everything before the apocalypse.
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Guardian of ‘NO’
Track back times when asserting a strong ‘NO’ became your shield. Identify situations, thoughts, and emotions that led to such assertiveness.
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The Emblem’s Power
Choose a logistical symbol (like a shield, bird, or star) and create a unique superhero whose powers are based on the interpretation of this emblem.
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Faces Behind the Anger
Describe a time you felt angry and try to pinpoint the underlying emotions behind this anger.
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Casting of Self-Love Shield
Describe an occasion where you successfully resisted external negativity using self-love.
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Neglected Nouns
Choose three areas of your life that you think need improvement, but you always put off working on.
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Designing Emotional Shield
Describe a metaphorical shield that can protect your emotional well-being. How does it look? How does it work? How does it aid in your journey toward recovery?
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Shield of Resilience
Write about a time when you faced a significant challenge. How did it affect you, and more importantly, how did you overcome it?
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Hidden in Humor
Write about a character who uses humor as a defense mechanism to cope with their depression.