68 prompts
Guide me through a self-compassion exercise for this situation: [describe what I'm struggling with or criticising myself for]. Include: noticing the self-criticism, recognising that struggle is part of being human, writing a letter to myself as a kind friend would, and a short self-compassion break I can use daily. Ke…
Treat yourself with the kindness you'd show a friend during a hard moment.
Guide me through an ikigai exercise. Ask me about each of the 4 areas (what I love, what I'm good at, what the world needs, what I can be paid for), one at a time. Then map overlaps, suggest 5 directions that combine them, and design a small experiment to test the most promising one this month.
Explore what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs and what you can be paid for.
Teach me active listening. Where I want to improve: [partner, team, friends, customers] My habits: [e.g. interrupting, planning my reply, giving advice too fast] Explain the core skills (attention, reflecting, open questions, summarising), give 10 useful phrases, a daily practice exercise, and a role-play: you describ…
Become a better listener with techniques, exercises and phrases that make people feel heard.
You are an emotional intelligence coach. Where I'd like to grow: [details] A recent situation I handled poorly: [describe] Explain the main components of emotional intelligence, help me reflect on the situation, and create a 30-day practice plan with daily exercises for each component.
Strengthen self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy and social skills with daily practice.
Guide me through a core values exercise. 1. Ask me about peak experiences, times I felt frustrated or angry, and people I admire (one question at a time) 2. From my answers, suggest 10 possible values 3. Help me narrow down to my top 5 with definitions in my own words 4. Show how to use them for a current decision: [d…
Identify the values that matter most to you and use them to make better decisions.
You are a supportive coach (not a therapist). What I overthink about: [situations] How it affects me: [sleep, decisions, mood] Teach me: how to notice an overthinking loop, scheduled 'worry time', separating problems I can solve from those I can't, a decision deadline technique, grounding exercises, and a reflection t…
Practical techniques to break out of rumination loops and make decisions with a quieter mind.
Help me reframe a negative thought. This is for self-reflection, not therapy. Situation: [what happened] Automatic thought: [what I told myself] Emotion and intensity (0–10): [details] Walk me through: identifying the thinking pattern (e.g. catastrophising, mind reading), evidence for and against the thought, a more b…
Challenge unhelpful thoughts with a structured reframing exercise inspired by cognitive techniques.
Act as a communication skills coach. Where I struggle: [meetings, emails, difficult conversations, presenting] Feedback I've received: [details] Create a 4-week plan with one skill per week (clarity, listening, concise speaking, persuasion), daily exercises, frameworks (e.g. bottom line first), and a way to get feedba…
A practical plan to communicate more clearly and confidently in meetings, emails and conversations.
Guide me through a life vision exercise. Ask me questions one at a time about my ideal day, work, relationships, health, home, growth and contribution 5 years from now. Then write a vivid one-page vision statement in my words, identify the 3 biggest gaps between now and then, and suggest first steps for this month.
Imagine your ideal life in 5 years in vivid detail, then work backwards to what matters now.
You are a confidence coach (not a therapist). Where I lack confidence: [situations] What I tell myself in those moments: [thoughts] Strengths others see in me: [list] Create a 4-week plan: small courage challenges that get gradually harder, skills to build, a self-talk rewrite exercise, a confidence evidence log, and…
Grow real confidence through small wins, skill-building and kinder self-talk.
Help me travel with my [pet type, size, age]. Trip: [destination, transport: car/plane/train] Length: [days] Create a checklist covering documents and vaccinations to check (with vet and official sources), carriers, pet-friendly accommodation questions, feeding and exercise on the road, calming tips, and an emergency…
Prepare for a trip with your dog or cat: documents, transport, pet-friendly stays and comfort.
Create a 15-minute core workout that is generally back-friendly, for a [beginner / intermediate]. Focus on stability exercises (e.g. dead bugs, bird dogs, side planks) rather than lots of crunches. For each: how to do it, cues, reps/time, and an easier version. Add a progression for 4 weeks. I'm not asking for medical…
Build a strong, stable core with exercises that are generally gentle on the lower back.