Self-Help & Relationships writing prompt

Practicing Empathy

Compose an article on the importance of empathy in modern society. Discuss how developing and practicing empathy can change interpersonal relationships and overall social cohesion. Provide tips for readers to cultivate empathy in their daily lives and examples from your own experiences where empathy led to positive outcomes.

Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words

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  1. Open with a specific story, then widen out to the big idea.
  2. Write for a curious friend, not an expert.
  3. End with something the reader can do or think about today.

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