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Parents, Parenting, and Grandparents (9) What is the best advice your mom/dad ever gave you?

The best thing my mother ever taught me is ...

The best thing my father ever taught me is ...

Do you most resemble your mother or your father?

What is something endearing about your mom or dad?

Remember a time that you spent with your grandparents.

What is the most important thing that parents can teach their children?

What is something quirky you do that one or both of your parents also do?

Do you think that parents should teach kids to believe in Santa, the Tooth Fairy, & Easter Bunny?

Emotions (8)Explain the common traits of happy people.

When I’m in pain or discomfort (physical or emotional) I tend to ...

What advice would you give someone with low self-esteem?

Is there someone in your life that you need to forgive?

Share you thoughts on forgiveness.

I feel happiest when…

How do you cope with stress?

How do you deal with anger?

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Know Thyself (5) What would you do if you loved yourself unconditionally?

What have you learned from your biggest mistake?

How would you recognize unconditional love?

Write words you need to hear right now.

I wish people would ...

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Fears (7) What scares you most?

Are you afraid of death?

What do you worry about?

What scares you more than other people?

How do you feel about spiders and snakes?

How do you feel about public speaking?

The scariest moment in my life was ...

About Me (13) Something that I keep hidden from most people is ...

The thing that I like about myself the most is ...

The best trait that I bring to a relationship is ...

A bad habit that I have overcome is ...

My dominant emotion lately is ...

My biggest time waster is usually ...

If my body could talk it would say ...

The words I’d like to live by are ...

I am most looking forward to ...

Something that I never eat is ...

I am most energized when …I would never ...

I tend to ...

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If You Could (14) If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change?

If you could speak to the emotion anger, what would you tell it that you like and dislike about it?

If you could speak to the emotion sadness, what would you tell it that you like and dislike about it?

If you could speak to the emotion love, what would you tell it that you like and dislike about it?

If you could speak to the emotion joy, what would you tell it that you like and dislike about it?

If you could speak to the emotion contentment what would you tell it that you like and dislike about it?

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go, and what would you do while there?

If you could trade places with anyone for an entire week, who would you trade places with?

If you could have lunch with someone famous, who would you pick and why?

If you could talk to the leader of your country what would you say or ask?

If you could cure one disease which one would you pick?

If I could live in any time period it would be ...

If I could do anything and not fail it would be ...

If I could do anything with no consequences ...

Night or Morning Person (2) Explain what it means to be a night person.

Explain what it means to be a morning person.

These Intangible Things (15) Describe what it feels like to be loved.

Describe what it feels like to be ashamed.

Describe what it feels like to be scared.

Describe what it feels like to be in love.

Describe what it feels like to be fearless.

Describe what it feels like to be motivated.

Describe what it means to be loyal.

Describe what it means to be kind.

Describe how it feels to be wrong.

Describe how it feels to lose.

Describe how it feels to win.

Describe what it feels like to be courageous.

Describe how you notice gratitude in others.

Describe what it means or feels like to be determined.

What is a non-tangible thing that you would like to have or have more of?

Relationships and Love (11) What are your thoughts on divorce?

Describe love using all your senses.

What are your thoughts on monogamy?

Do you believe in fairytale relationships?

What does it mean to be a good kisser?

Describe the attributes of the ideal man.

Describe the attributes of the ideal woman.

What is the ideal age to get married?

What is the ideal age to have children?

How often should a married couple make love?

Describe the role that your primary love

language plays in your life.

School (5)

What were you like in high school?

My least favorite subject in school was ...

A class everyone should have to take in high school is ...

Does high school adequately prepare you for college?A

class everyone should have to take in college is ...

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If You Could (6)If you could change any law, which would you change and what would you replace it with?

If you could be an expert in any area in less than 2 years, what area would you pick?

If you could go back and start your life over again, at what age would you start?

If you could go back in time and prevent the Titanic from sinking would you?

If you could go back in time and kill Adolf Hilter would you? Why?

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

Thoughts on Careers and Money (10) What is the biggest career mistake you have made?

What is a career that you would never want to do?

What is the craziest thing that you have ever bought?

What is a career that you would love to try?

What do you think of politicians?

What did you want to be when you grew up?

If money was no object, how would you spend your time?

If you won the lottery for $22 million, what would you do in the first 90 days?

Explain how much money is enough for you to comfortably retire? Why that amount?

If you were in charge of a non-profit organization, what would be the focus of the organization?

Write About a Conversation Between (10) Conversation between a crayon and a coloring book.

Conversation between a 18 wheeler truck and a commuter bus.

Conversation between a hammer and screw.

Conversation between God and a newborn.

Conversation between a square and a circle.

Conversation between a tire and the curb.

Conversation between pen and paper.

Conversation between a dog and a cat.

Conversation between fire and water.

Conversation between 2 angels.

Lists (11) List your bucket list.

List 10 things that you appreciate.

Pick a dozen words to describe yourself.

Make a list of 30 things that make you smile.

Make a list of everything you’d like to say No to.

Make a list of everything you’d like to say Yes to.

Make a list of 10 people that you are grateful for and why.

Make a list of 50 things that you wish everyone in life had.

Make a list of 50 things that inspire you ... website, quotes, paintings, people ...

What are 24 little things that you likely took for granted today that other people may not.

Make a list of your posse/tribe. Who has your back that you know you can always count on?

Describe (3) Describe a physical activity that you routinely do, like cooking, grooming or exercising.

Describe what it means to be creative.

Describe your dream home.

Explain How To (6)Snap your fingers.

Make a paper airplane.

Drink from a straw.

Throw a football.

Hammer in a nail.

Tie a shoe lace.

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Younger and Future Me (6) If I could talk to my teenage self, the one thing I would say is…

What would you like to say to your mom as a teen?

Compare your current self to yourself 10 years ago.

What were you like as a teenager?

What were you like as a child?

My earliest memory is ...

Holidays and Travel (8) Describe your ideal vacation.

Tell about your favorite holiday

Create a holiday ritual or tradition.

What is your least favorite holiday?

What is your favorite family tradition?

What is your favorite Christmas movie?

How do you feel about visiting historical sites?

Create a holiday. When would it be? What would you celebrate? Favorites (20) My favorite comfort food is ...

My favorite self care routine is ...

Describe your favorite color.

My favorite beverage is ...

My favorite time of year is ...

My favorite time of day is ...

Write about your favorite shoes.

Describe your favorite ice cream.

My hands down favorite food is ...

My favorite way to spend the day is …

Write about your favorite relative.

What is your favorite article of clothing?

Write about you favorite teacher in school.

Write about you favorite subject in school.

What is your favorite Bible passage? Why?

Write about your favorite flower, plant or tree.

My favorite quote is ________ because ________.

Describe your favorite season and what makes it special.

Which is your favorite element: Earth, Wind, Fire or Air?

What is your favorite room in your home? Why?

My Firsts (10) My first crush was ...

My first apartment ...

First time I voted ...

My first car ...

First love ...

My first day at a new job ...

First loss (pet, toy, friendship) ..

First heartbreak or break-up ...

First time you tried a new activity....

First time you did an activity independently ...

How Might Your Life Be (2) different if you said no more?

different if you said yes more?

Mosts (10) The most surprised I have ever been is ...

The most scared I have ever been is ...

The healthiest I have ever been is ...

My most my prized possession is ...

The sickest I have ever been is ...

The happiest I have ever been is ...

The most fun I have ever had is ...

The saddest that I have ever been is ...

The most embarrassed I have ever been is ...

The most disappointed I have ever been is ...

Pet Peeves (2) My biggest pet peeve is______. Why?

What is your biggest pet peeve when driving?

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Use Visual Prompts (7) Find a childhood photograph and write about it.

Focus on something near you that is small and describe it.

Look out the window and write about something that you see.

Focus on something near you that is large and describe it.

Find a piece of art in your home and write about it.

Find a family photo and write about it.

Focus on something alive that you can see. Describe it.

Imagine What If (9)How would life be different if we had no alphabet?

What if coffee didn't exist? How would life be different?

What if we slept standing up, how would our lives be different?

How would your life be different if you could breath under water?

What if we could see out of our ears and hear out of our eyes?

How would would life be different if time ran backwards?

How would your life be different if you had wings?

How would life be different if you had a tail?

What if we only had one arm and not two?

What if we hopped instead of walked?

Philosophy (8) What does paradise mean to you?

Describe Heaven.

How do you feel about the idea of soulmates?

Is your future dictated by choice or chance?

Street smart or common sense ... which is better?

What does the quote, "To everything there is a season" mean to you?

It has been said that patience is a virtue. Describe your thoughts on patience.

Describe the difference between people that get into a swimming pool slowly,

and those that jump in without hesitation.

Who Is (10) Who is the kindest person that you know?

Who is the most honest person that you know?

Who loves life the most of everyone that you know?

Who are the most trustworthy people in your life?

Who are the most supportive people in your life?

Who is the most fun person that you know?

Who is someone that you avoid and why?

Who is the oldest person that you know?

Who is the wisest person that you know?

Who makes you feel inferior?

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The Best Gift (2) The best gift I ever received is ...

The best gift that I ever gave was ...

I Couldn't Imagine (2) living without this item.

living without this person.

Random (5) Share your thoughts on pets.

How are you a good stewart of the world?

Ocean or mountains ... which is better?

Share your thoughts on penmanship.

Have you ever hosted or would you

host a foreign exchange student?

Share your thoughts on pets.

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Would You Rather ... (6) live in the city or the country?

marry a narcissist or be a narcissist?

have an extra toe or extra finger?

live on a house boat or in a cabin?

jump out of a plane or scuba dive?

have no kids or a dozen kids. No in between.

Friendship (10) Which of your friends is most likely to make you laugh?

What would you do if someone important to a dear friend died?

What is the best thing that you have ever done for a friend?

Reflect on a childhood friendship that you had.

Write about your best friend's top qualities.

What would you most appreciate about yourself as a friend?

What is the difference between family, relatives, and friends?

Explain a compassionate way you’ve supported a friend recently.

How would your best friend describe you?

Describe a friendship in high school.

This Week or This Month (11) My biggest regret this week/month ...

My biggest win this week/month was ...

What surprised you this week/month?

Share something memorable about this week.

Who made you feel good this week/month?

The funniest thing that happened this week/month was ...

Who impacted you the most this week/month?

Something that I did well this week/month was ...

What I am most looking forward to this next week is ...

Something that I learned this week/month was ...

What was the best part of this week/month?

Write About Your Fours (18) Write about 4 pet peeves.

Write about 4 movies.

Write about 4 songs.

Write about 4 movie characters.

Write about 4 book characters.

Write about 4 books.

Write about 4 actors.

Write about 4 actresses.

Write about 4 tv shows.

Write about 4 Bible verses.

Write about 4 desserts.

Write about 4 restaurants.

Write about 4 foods.

Write about 4 people.

Write about 4 qualities in a good friend.

Write about 4 daily rituals that you practice.

Write about 4 things that make you happy.

Write about 4 things you would take from

your home in the event of an emergency.

Like or Dislike (4) Have you ever met someone and instantly liked them?

Have you ever met someone and instantly disliked them?

What character trait do you most admire in others?

What character trait do you most dislike in others?

Write a letter to God.

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Future Me (3) If I could talk to my future self in 10 years, I would say ...

How old do you want to live to be?

Dear future me ...

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Senses (4) Describe a rainbow to someone that is blind.

I would hate to lose this sense (taste, touch, smell, sight, hearing) ...

If I had to lose one of my senses (taste, touch, smell, sight, hearing), I would pick ...

Pick one of your senses and describe something as if it was your only sense.

Recall and Reflect (15) Recall a difficult time in your past. What skills did you use to overcome the difficulty?

Recall a time you learned something difficult. How did it feel when you accomplished it?

Recall a moment in your life that you will never forget. What made it so memorable?

Recall a failure that you had that turned out to be a blessing.

Recall a time when you didn't trust your gut/ intuition (the nudge).

Recall a time that you received a random act of kindness.

Recall a time when you volunteered for a charity or project.

Recall a time you acted impulsive and how it turned out.

Recall a time that you stood up for yourself and why?

Recall a random act of kindness that you performed.

Recall a time where you trusted our intuition.

Recall a time that you felt emotionally vulnerable.

Recall a time you selflessly gave of yourself.

Recall a time when you felt in the flow.

Reflect on your day ...

Wishes (10) A skill that I wish I had is ...

I wish that I had invented ...

A talent that I wish I had is ...

A secret wish that I have is ...

If you were granted one wish ....

I wish that I had said ____ to____.

What superpowers do you wish you had?

I really wish others knew this about me ….

I wish people understood this about me ....

I wish that I could invent _______ that would _______. Death (5) If you could talk to death what would you say?

After your death what do you most want to be remembered for?

What words do you want written on your tombstone?

If you could know the day and time your death would you want to know? Why?

Write a letter to friends and family that you would like to have read at your funeral.

Humor (4) Describe something that you find funny.

Describe something that others find funny that you do not.

Recall a time that you laughed so much that you face or side hurt?

Describe your sense of humor.

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What (16) What is your biggest priority in your life?

What is your best quality or attribute?

What is your biggest limiting belief?

What would your ideal/perfect day look like?

What I admire about myself the most is ...

What is an activity or hobby that you would like to try?

What are 3 personal characteristics that you wish you had?

What are things that you do to stay positive and motivated?

What surprises you the most about your life or life in general?

What is something from your past that you need to let go of?

What is a character trait that you want to improve on in the next year?

What do you think others notice about you when they first meet you?

What is something in your life that you are tolerating right now? How can you minimize it?

What is something about yourself that you have a hard time accepting?

What’s one topic you need to learn more about to help you live a more satisfying life?

What is something that you know today, that you wish you knew a year ago?

About Me (10) When I am not practicing good self care I can tell by ...

A moment I’ll never forget in my life is …

What does self indulgence look like to you?

Are you kinder to your self or others?

What does pampering mean to you?

Describe a bad habit that you have.

Describe what is "enough" for you.

Something that I am good at is ...

Something quirky about me is ...

What makes me unique is ...

More and Less (2) Write about something

that you have more of

than other people.

Write about something

that you have less of than

other people.

Nature (3) If you had to be in a natural disaster which one would you choose to be in and why?

If I could talk to Mother Nature I would ask this ...

The natural disaster the scares me most is ...

Media (7) Describe your favorite hero/heroine.

Who is your celebrity crush?

Write about a TV show that you don't like?

What is the scariest movie that you have ever seen?

What is the worst movie that you have ever seen?

Describe a movie character that you identify with.

What would be the title of your life story and why?

What Do You

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