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?

Beliefs

What kinds of beliefs--religious or otherwise--drive your character? Why are these beliefs so important to him/her?

Motivation

What does your character do when s/he is lacking motivation? How does s/he get pumped up?

Off-Limits

For five minutes, write about something your character would never admit to anyone, not even to him/herself. Why is this topic off-limits?

Hope

For five minutes, write about where your character draws hope and strength from when things are at their darkest. What keeps him/her going?