Happiness Writing Prompts

Imagine you could have any superpower in the world. Write a story about how you would use it to make people happy.

Think about someone in this school who makes you happy. Write them a letter thanking them for bringing smiles to your day.

Write a letter to a friend or family member telling them about a happy memory you shared together, and draw a picture to go with it.

Draw a picture of something that makes you happy (e.g. a family member, a toy, a special place) and write a few sentences describing why it makes you happy.

Write about one of the best days of your life so far. What made that day so special?

Imagine a world where everyone is required to tell a joke or a funny story every hour of the day. Write a short story about what such a life might look like.

Write a descriptive paragraph about your favorite place in the world, and why it makes you feel happy.

Write a list of things that make you happy, and ask someone else to add to the list with things that make them happy.

Imagine you developed an app that would help people be truly happy. What would the app do? What would it be called? How would it help everyone be happy?

Write a short story about a group of people from different generations who form a Happiness Club. What activities do they include in their meetings?

Write a character sketch of a person who is happy all the time, even in the face of adversity. What motivates them, and how do they maintain their positive outlook on life?

Imagine a world where everyone is required to do one thing each day to make someone else happy. Write a short story about how this rule might change society.

Write a personal essay about a time in your life when you felt truly happy. Describe what happened, how you felt, and what you learned from the experience.

Write a short story about a group of high school students who come up with a wacky plan to make everyone in their school feel happier. How does the plan work out?