Ignite Your Creativity: Content Prompts to Overcome Overthinking and Show Up Online

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Creating content for your small business shouldn’t feel like pulling teeth—but let’s be honest, sometimes it does. If you’ve ever stared at a blinking cursor wondering what to post, email, or blog about, you’re not alone.

In this week’s episode of The Business Reboot Podcast, we’re gathering around the virtual campfire for our “Camp Confessionals” session, which this wee is more like Camp Vespers—an informal, behind-the-scenes look at how to simplify content creation and finally get out of your own way.

Here’s how to turn inspiration into action—with prompts that help you write with confidence, connect with your audience, and build your business through storytelling.

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 The Campfire of Content Creation

Instead of viewing content as a never-ending to-do list, what if you imagined it as a space for reflection, connection, and storytelling? That’s the vibe we’re creating with this week’s episode—think evening vespers by the fire, minus the bug spray.

We’re sharing a refreshing approach to showing up online by offering simple, strategic content prompts that eliminate the guesswork and overthinking.

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 5 Content Prompts That Actually Work

If you’ve been stuck trying to plan your next post, newsletter, or caption—try starting with one of these:

1. A Moment Your Business Felt Real

Was it your first client? A surprise testimonial? A bank notification that made you realize, “Oh wow, this is working”? Share that moment—it builds trust and connection.

2. The Biggest Mistake You’ve Made & What It Taught You

Everyone loves a comeback story. Walk your audience through a mistake you’ve made in business, what you learned, and how it changed the way you work.

3. Myth-Busting Time

What’s one misconception about your industry that drives you nuts? Set the record straight in a post that educates and positions you as an expert.

4. A “Before & After” Story

Whether it’s your own transformation or a client’s, these stories create a powerful narrative arc and show your audience what’s possible.

5. Your Beliefs About Success—Then vs. Now

Talk about what you used to believe success looked like and how your definition has evolved. This is vulnerability + leadership at its best.

6. Your go-to tool or tip that makes your life easier.

This could be a tech helper or a simple life hack or self care routine that’s helping you stay sane.

7. What’s been on your heart lately—and how it connects to your work.

These are the things that build connection and trust…because it’s a heart thought. It shows your human side and that you aren’t a robot who just does the song and dance of content and work.

8. A behind-the-scenes peek at something you almost didn’t share.

This can be the cringe thing that you think “I totally can’t say this or show this”…but once you do, people say “oh my gosh…yes!! She gets me…or ME TOO!!!”

9. A post you’re scared to write but kinda want to.

We talk about repel and attraction in marketing and content all the time…repel the wrong people and call in the right people. This will do it. :-). Honest, real talk about what life and business looks like can be what your entire brand is built around. I follow lots of women for that very reason. I want to see it all. How do they do it? What does their day look like? And yes, what are they having for lunch or fave coffee order? I get a lot of help from knowing that there are other women out there showing up to put something amazing out into the world too.

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 Create a Cadence of Creativity

Content doesn’t have to be a sprint—it’s a rhythm. Build a weekly or monthly routine for writing and batching. Even simple journaling can help you develop ideas for longer-form content like email newsletters, blogs, or podcast scripts.

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 Avoid the Trauma Dump

Yes, authenticity matters. But vulnerability isn’t about sharing EVERYTHING. Focus on stories that have a resolution and offer takeaways your audience can benefit from—not just raw emotion.

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 Don’t Forget the Tools and Tips

You don’t have to only share emotional stories. Give your audience real tools! Favorite apps, time-saving hacks, templates, or even your favorite journal prompt.

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 Need Help? You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

If creating consistent content still feels like a chore, it might be time to outsource. Whether you bring in support for content mapping, email marketing, or long-form writing—we’re here to help you clarify your message and free up your time.

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What if someone just handed you a content plan that aligned with your offers and your actual life?

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Blessings,
Corry & Melissa, The Business Reboot Team