1263+ ‘Take’ Writing Prompts
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Evolution of the Self
Meditate on the changes you’ve seen in yourself as a result of your achievements.
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Celebrating Flaws Unapologetically
Write about a physical or character ‘flaw’ you have grown to appreciate and celebrate.
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Transforming Obstacles
Write about a personal weakness but treat it as an exciting challenge to overcome.
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Strengths in Disguise
Write about a personal flaw or weakness that you’ve turned into a strength over time.
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My Hero
Write about a role model or someone you admire and the qualities that make them a benchmark for you.
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The Mirror Journal Entry
Write a letter to yourself in the mirror, focusing on all the traits and qualities you appreciate.
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Future Gazing
Imagine your life 5 years from now, describe what kind of person you hope to be, and what steps do…
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Analyzing Emotions
Create a list of different emotions you’ve felt in the past week and write about what triggered these feelings.
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The Role Play Prompt
Think of different roles you play in life (like a parent, a friend, an employee) and describe your feelings, thoughts,…
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Bridging the Gap
List down a series of goals you have and the steps you need to take to achieve them.
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Letter To My Future Self
Write a thoughtful letter to your future self, detailing your hopes and your progress.
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Self-care Moments
Write about a moment when you did something just for yourself since the baby came.
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The Self Revision
Consider an aspect of your personality you’d prefer to change, and discuss what actions you could take towards this change.
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Solitude vs. Loneliness
Write about a time when you appreciated your solitude and compare it to a time when you felt isolated.
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Defining Success
Define what personal success means to you and detail the necessary steps to achieve it.
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Chasing Dreams
Put on paper your ultimate dream in life if there are no limits and the steps you will need to…
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Pride in Accomplishments
Write about three achievements, big or small, that you’re particularly proud of.
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Building Blocks of Happiness
Describe what you think are the ten most essential ingredients for your happiness and why.
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The Daily Disentangle
List your stresses or anxieties for the day and propose potential solutions for each one.
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The Invisible Audience
Imagine having to put your life on stage, write about the key moments you would depict and why.
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Weaving Patterns of Persistence
Divulge how the habit of persistence has shaped your life.
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Channeling Insecurity into Growth
Describe an insecurity and outline steps you can take to turn it into a point of personal growth.
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Unrealized Ambitions
Write about a goal or ambition you have always had but haven’t yet accomplished.
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Ideal Future
Write about where you envision yourself in 5 years, describing your typical day.
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Renovation of Memories
Write about a cherished childhood memory, but from the perspective of another person present.
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A Letter to My Future Healthy Self
Write a letter to your future self detailing the health goals you hope to achieve and the steps you’ll take…
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Investment Insights
Write about your first investment experience.
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Monetary Regrets
Recall a financial decision you regret and explain why.
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Mapping Wealth Goals
Describe your ultimate financial goals and steps you will take to achieve them.
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Noteworthy Nostalgia
Recall your most memorable vacation as a child and express the impressions it left on you.
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Letter to My Future Self
Write a letter to yourself five years in the future, envisioning the person you want to grow into.
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Dream Career Discovery
Divulge the details of your desired profession or career and escalate the prospects you associatively imagine.
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The Fork in the Road
Reflect on a life-changing decision you once made, describe its impact and how it has shaped you.
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My Future Self
Write a letter to your future self, listing the ways you wish to improve and the goals you hope to…
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Journey Within
Take a moment to delve into your personality and describe what you believe makes you unique.
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The Forgiveness Time Machine
Imagine you could go back in time to the moment of a mistake you made. Write about what you would…
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Inspire Your Future Self
Select a quote about self-love, write about how it inspires you now and how it might inspire a future version…
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Love Letters to Myself
Write a love letter to yourself, focusing on aspects you appreciate and admire about your own personality.
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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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Steps Towards Self-Love
Plan five realistic steps you can take towards loving yourself more and describe how they can make a difference.
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Unfolding Your Successes
Write about your three proudest accomplishments, focusing on your journey and growth.
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Affirmational Future Vision
Write a series of affirmations about where you envision yourself in the future.
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5. The Power of Now
Write about the current you–the accomplishments, personality traits and goals that make you unique and a testament to self-love.
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Letters to My Future Self
Write a letter to your future self, describing the love you hope to have for yourself.
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Self-Portrait
Create a written self-portrait of yourself, showcasing your qualities, traits, or quirks that you appreciate.
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Self Portrait
Create a written portrait of yourself, describing your physical traits, personality, and strengths.
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Emotional Inventory
Write a summary of all the emotions you’ve felt today and describe why you might have encountered each.
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Roadmap to Success
Design a roadmap to one of your future desired successes. Include milestones, possible detours, and anticipated celebration upon reaching your…
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Reflecting on Personal Victories
Write about a significant accomplishment in your life, detailing the event and your reactions to achieving your goal.
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The Path Not Taken
Reflect on a problem that was addressed with a different solution and ponder alternative approaches.
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Manifesting Your Dreams
Write about your most fervent desires and goals and how you intend to achieve them.
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Acknowledging the Everyday
Write about something seemingly mundane that you would miss greatly if it wasn’t there.
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Skill Building
Detail a skill that you wish to master for your career and outline steps you could take to achieve this.
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Understanding Self-Care Blocks
Write about the barriers you face when trying to prioritize self-care.
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Self-Care Inventory
Write a list of self-care activities, both physical and emotional, that make you feel good.
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Marking Milestones
Write about significant achievements you’ve made in your recovery so far, however small they might seem.
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Mapping the Middle Ground
Take two opposing feelings or situations and explore the neutral, balanced territory in between.
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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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Envisioning Positivity
Visualize your ideal future—everything from career to personal relationships to daily routines.
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The Road Ahead
Describe where you see yourself five years from now, detailing the person you want to be, and the steps you…
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Sleep Schedule Review
Describe your current sleep routine and explore how it affects your daily life.
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Trust in the Future
Imagine you could see the future and that you have successfully rebuilt trust. Write about what that future looks like.
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Celebrating Progress
Keep a weekly log of personal victories in your recovery journey, no matter how small they seem.
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Future Self Conversation
Imagine a conversation between your present self and future self discussing a task you are procrastinating.
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Emotion Mapping
Draw a map of your emotions, colouring in areas that correspond to various emotional states.
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Gratitude Journaling
Spend some time writing about the things you are most grateful for at this moment.
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Strengths Spotlight
Reflect on your strengths and detail how you have used them previously or could use them in the future.
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Admired Qualities
List positive qualities or skills you admire in others and how you can develop these in yourself.
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Conversations with Your Future Self
Write a letter to five years future you. Ask questions, set future expectations, or just share your current feelings.
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Overcoming Inner Obstacles
Reflect on a personal fear or internal obstacle that you overcame and how it has shaped you.
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Mapping Out the Future
Document the key milestones you want to achieve in the next 5, 10, 15 years.
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Picturing Passion
Visualize where your passions might take you in ten years, and describe the kind of life you’re living.
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Mapping Your Passion Landscape
List your top five passions, and describe why each one is important to you and how it shapes your life.
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Surmounting Mediocrity
Reflect on an area of your life you feel is mediocre and how you plan to improve it.
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Setting Personal Goals
Write out your personal goals and the steps you plan to take to achieve them.
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Gratitude Audit
Take a moment to write about three things you are grateful for each day.
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Reflection of Achievement
Write about something you accomplished during the day that you are proud of.
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Letter to the Night
Compose a metaphoric letter to “the night”, expressing your feelings and thoughts around sleep.
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Sleep Goals
Articulate your ideal sleep routine and the steps you plan to take in achieving it.