Writing Prompts For Adults

Taking time to sit down to journal as an adult is a great way to relax, reconnect, and communicate what is on your mind.  This is a great form of self-care and it can be super therapeutic. One challenge I have is finding what to write about every day.  I find that writing prompts really help me get going on my journaling.   

Writing Prompts For Adults

During this really crazy time of life, I have found that taking time to sit down and journal really helps me.  I think back to grade school and remember that most days we had to journal, sometimes it was just about something that popped into your head and other times I was given a prompt.  Sure, there are days that I can sit down and write for an hour about what is in my head and heart but other days I need help getting those thoughts and feelings out on paper.  

Below are a handful of writing prompts that are perfect for adults.  

Writing Prompts For The Present 

• How do you describe yourself?
• List all of the things that made you happy today. 
• What habit have you had for the longest?
• What do you feel about your body right now?
• What 3 things would you take with you to a deserted island?
• What is going well in your life right now?
• What are you most grateful for today?
• What are you currently worried about?
• If you could change one thing about today what would it be?
• What will keep you awake tonight?

Writing Prompts About The Past

• What is your first childhood memory?
• Were you a happy child?
• What was your favorite family vacation?
• If you could go back in time what is one thing you would change?
• What would you tell your teenage self?
• Who do you hate the most?  Why?
• Write a letter to someone you hurt. 
• Write a letter to someone that hurt you. 
• What was your greatest life lesson?
• Who was your best friend growing up?  What would you say to them now?
• What family member changed your life for the better or the worse?

Writing Prompts To Bring Mindfulness 

• What do you believe in – faith?
• What is your wildest fantasy?
• How do you cope with stress?
• What can you do for yourself on a bad day?
• What is one thing that no one knows about you?
• How do you deal with anger?
• What song brings you joy from your past?
• How do I feel about myself right now?
• What are the three things I spend most of my time on every day?
• What things make me feel alive and fulfilled?
• When was the last time you really laughed? What did you laugh about?
• If today was my last day alive, what would I want to write?

Writing Prompts About Strength 

• What is the skill you have that come as a surprise to others? 
• How will you describe your biggest strength?
• What makes you unique?
• Write about a moment you feel brave.
• Describe your dream job.
• What support from others do you need to develop your strength/talent?
• Think of the last time you solve a problem. How did you do it?

Writing Prompts About Relationships

• What are the qualities you value in a friend?
• What is your love language? 
• What are your feelings towards parents?
• If you could only bring one person with you to Mars on the apocalypse, who would that be?
• Who do you miss at the moment?
• How easy or hard is it for you to ask for help?
• Who are your favorite people and why?
• What animal would you spend the rest of your life with?
• Describe someone who makes you feel relaxed.

Writing Prompts On Finding Your Purpose

• How do you want to be remembered?
• What is your life purpose?
• If you can solve a problem of your country, what is that?
• What do you want to do for your kids before you die?
• What will make the world a better place?
• How will you picture yourself in 10/20/50 years?
• What would you do with $50,000,000?

Clearly, there are more writing prompts to consider as well but this list is a great place to start when entering the world of writing and journaling.  Need some tips on how to start journaling?  Make sure you read my 9 Tips On How To Start Journaling, it will help you find your writing flow! 

 

What is your favorite thing, feeling or topic to write about?

 

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