Role reversal

What is one thing that you had to teach your teacher?

Oh, my aching (fill in the blank)!

How do you feel right now? What, if anything, hurts? What acute health issue are you avoiding — a trip to the dentist to get that broken tooth capped? Knee surgery? Having your carpal tunnel syndrome looked at? What's the last acute health issue you had treated? If you routinely avoid taking care of acute conditions, why? Do you make jokes, or create funny stories about your acute conditions? Are your acute medical conditions your main topic of conversation with friends and family?

(Acute health issues are things that come up suddenly, like an injury. Things like your weight, your eyesight, diabetes, and arthritis are chronic — or longterm — conditions.)

More money or more time

Which would probably make a bigger difference for you right now: more time, or more money? What would you do with more time? What would you do with more money?

"I'd like to thank the Academy..."

Think of all the different kinds of awards and honors that people receive for their accomplishments.
For the moment, set aside any realistic or pragmatic thoughts about which awards are in the realm of possibility for you. Of all the awards and honors that exist, which would be the ultimate honor for you? Which would you feel the most proud to receive? You can use a real, existing award for inspiration, or make up the ultimate award for yourself. Be clever -- give it a good name!

Think outside the scaffolding

Buildings must be constructed from the ground up. But what are some things that can be created top-down, starting at the very top and then working downward?

Fresh change

What has changed in your life since yesterday?

If nothing seems to have changed since yesterday, what are some important things that could have changed without your noticing it?

Natural friends and foes

What wild animals thrive right where you live? What specific things do you do to invite or welcome their presence (for example, putting out bird feeders)? What do you do to try to deter them (for example, fencing your vegetable garden against rabbits)?

It's in the cards

Suppose a fortune-teller told you, “Someone is ready to mend fences with you.” Who might that person be?

Your life on hold

What parts of your life are on hold because you're waiting for someone else?
Who are you waiting for, and why?
How long are you willing to wait?

Channels

How many television channels do you have available?
Think of the earliest TV that you can remember using. How many channels did you have back then?
How many different TV channels do you watch regularly?

What extraordinary luck!

What are a few of your all-time best strokes of luck -- random events that worked out to your benefit?

Just for fun: Serendipitous scientific discoveries that changed history