Here’s a list of 52 standalone yes prompts designed to inspire action, growth, and fun. These aren’t tied to specific themes or months, so you can pick and choose in any order!
52 Yes Prompts
- Say yes to trying a new food you’ve never tasted before.
- Say yes to reaching out to someone you’ve lost touch with.
- Say yes to a spontaneous walk or drive without a destination.
- Say yes to reading a book outside your usual genre.
- Say yes to waking up early and watching the sunrise.
- Say yes to setting aside a day for total rest.
- Say yes to sharing something creative you’ve made with others.
- Say yes to visiting a local museum or cultural event.
- Say yes to joining a group or class that interests you.
- Say yes to spending time outdoors in nature.
- Say yes to learning one new thing about a topic you’re curious about.
- Say yes to surprising someone with a thoughtful gesture.
- Say yes to saying “no” to something that drains your energy.
- Say yes to trying a new workout, sport, or physical activity.
- Say yes to writing a letter to your future self.
- Say yes to dancing—at home, at a class, or at a party.
- Say yes to exploring your city as if you’re a tourist.
- Say yes to cooking a meal entirely from scratch.
- Say yes to complimenting a stranger.
- Say yes to sitting in silence for 10 minutes, just observing your thoughts.
- Say yes to playing a game you loved as a child.
- Say yes to calling someone you care about just to chat.
- Say yes to doing something that scares you, even a little.
- Say yes to spending a day offline, away from screens.
- Say yes to rearranging or redecorating a part of your home.
- Say yes to trying a new café or restaurant.
- Say yes to creating something, even if it’s imperfect.
- Say yes to writing a list of things you’re grateful for.
- Say yes to donating items you no longer need.
- Say yes to asking someone for advice or their opinion.
- Say yes to taking a different route to work or school.
- Say yes to starting a journal, even if it’s just a few lines a day.
- Say yes to exploring a nearby town or park you’ve never visited.
- Say yes to being vulnerable and sharing your feelings with someone you trust.
- Say yes to trying a DIY project or craft.
- Say yes to pampering yourself with a self-care day.
- Say yes to forgiving someone—or yourself—for a past mistake.
- Say yes to volunteering or helping someone in need.
- Say yes to setting aside a few hours to learn a new skill.
- Say yes to photographing your day from start to finish.
- Say yes to staying up late to stargaze or watch the moon.
- Say yes to walking barefoot in the grass or on the beach.
- Say yes to writing a poem or short story.
- Say yes to organizing a part of your life (e.g., your closet, your inbox).
- Say yes to saying “I love you” to someone you haven’t said it to in a while.
- Say yes to trying meditation or breathing exercises.
- Say yes to saying “yes” to an unexpected opportunity.
- Say yes to watching a movie you’ve never seen before.
- Say yes to scheduling something exciting for the future.
- Say yes to visiting a library or bookstore.
- Say yes to creating a playlist of songs that make you happy.
- Say yes to celebrating your progress and wins—big or small.
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