Having a Plan

For five minutes, write about your character's plan to change his/her life for the better. What's stopping your character from carrying out this plan? Will s/he succeed?

Nostalgia

Does your character ever get nostalgic? What makes him/her long for the "good old days"?

Simplify

How could your character simplify his/her life? How might your character's life improve because of this change?

Wishes

For five minutes, write about something your character wishes were different about him/herself. Does s/he want to be stronger, smarter, braver? How might this trait be helpful to your character?

Desired Ability

For five minutes, write about a skill or ability your character wishes s/he had. Why does your character desire this skill? What would s/he do with it?