How To Never Run Out Of Content Ideas Ever Again For IG Story Posts
How To Never
Run Out Of Content Ideas Ever Again For IG Story Posts
We all know the importance of keeping your social media followers engaged on stories. They’re one of the best ways to find out who your loyal followers are and who are the un-welcomed lurkers. Instagram stories is a great place to share behind the scenes, personal pics and share content that’s completely unrelated to our niche. The best part is, anything goes. You can use stories to develop a closer relationship with your followers with minimal effort. So I’ve created a bank of ideas for you to use so you never run out of ideas for your stories.
The rule of thumb – stated by Instagrams’ CEO himself – shares that you should post 2 stories a day. However, that was back in 2021. Nowadays, we see people saying ‘3-5’ or some other different rule entirely. I’ve found that aiming for 2-3 stories per morning, afternoon and evening seems to be the right amount. It’s not too much that you’re annoying and it’s not too little to seem boring. For the past year or so, I’ve been prompting clients to post on their stories by creating a monthly story calendar. So, i’ve definitely gathering a few ideas. With that being said, let’s dive into 150+ daily ideas you can utilise for you Instagram stories.
WEEK 1 OF THE MONTH
At the beginning of the month, I usually find that people like to reflect and plan ahead. They like to see what others have accomplished and what they plan to achieve within the next month. Likewise, people like to see a ‘reset’. The following ideas stem around those topics as a way to entice your audience in to watching your stories for as long as you keep posting them.
1st DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Your breakfast – what gets you prepped for a busy Monday?
- Mid-day slump selfie, share with us some of your thoughts or feelings during the work day or share what you got up to
- Share your reflection – check back on the previous month’s goals – what did you hit? what do you need to work on?
- Share a question sticker, asking your followers how their day went.
2nd DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share a simple reminder with you followers, whether that’s someone else’s post or a quote you always think of
- Share what you had for lunch – add a slider sticker so your followers can rate it
- Share with us your new goals for this month!
- Share a question sticker, asking your followers what their goals are for this month
3rd DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share something you’re looking forward to this week
- Share another creators post that made you laugh or smile.
- Share an outdoor photo – the sunset, going for a walk, your view travelling home
- Share your evening plans – binging a new tv show, pulling an all night to catch up on work?
4th DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share with us your outfit for today – pjs? work attire? we wanna see!
- Get your followers to share their biggest win of the week is
- Share your dinner and let your followers rate it
- Share a tip that’s changed your life – it can relate to any niche or industry!
5th DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Your breakfast – what gets you prepped for a busy monday?
- Mid-day slump selfie, share with us some of your thoughts or feelings during the work day or share what you got up to
- Share your reflection – check back on the previous month’s goals – what did you hit? what do you need to work on?
- Share a question sticker, asking your followers how their day went.
6th DAY – no pOSTING ALL DAY – RESET YOUR SOUL + YOUR SOCIALS
7TH DAY –
- Share with us how you start a Sunday – a long hike? breakfast out?
- What song represents your Sunday? Share what you’re listening to
- Share your Sunday plans, baking, shopping, tidying? We wanna see!
- How do you prep for the week ahead? Early night? Meal prepping?
- Share a picture of your alarm set for Monday morning.
WEEK 2 OF THE MONTH
By the 2nd week of the month, people are slowly settling into their routines. They probably still have high motivation, but come the end of the week, we’re looking for some escapism. This week, focus on you and your business. Now’s the time to start trickling in some freebies, tips and tricks, anything that helps your followers through the week ahead. Make those connections via stories!
1st DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share any moments you didn’t get chance to share from over the weekend
- Re-share a post that’s been performing well just incase people missed it!
- Share a simplistic story featuring a hot take or controversial opinion. Ask your followers if they agree or not.
- How do you unwind from a busy Monday? Long bath, indulgent treats? Let’s see!
2nd DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share with us something you learnt recently – it can be generic or very specific, it will be of use to someone out there!
- Got a freebie? Link it!
- Share your to-do list. What have you completed today and what do you still need to do?
- What’s one thing you can go without during the day? Share it and then put a sticker up so you can ask your followers the same!
3rd DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share a reminder to take care of yourself – even better if you share what you did today to look after yourself
- Share another creators post that made you laugh or smile.
- What’s your current read? Let’s see!
- Share something you’re grateful today, either from the heart or a photo of your journal
4th DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share your link to any other platforms you’re on!
- Share with us your lunch – what’s your usual go to?
- Remind followers to turn on post notifications!
- Share with us a creator you’re loving at the minute and why!
5th DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share your fave TV show or movie at the moment.
- Celebrate the fact that it’s Friday!
- What’s your favourite tool at the moment?
- Share with us how you spend your Friday night.
6TH DAY –
- Share a Saturday post – share the first thing you saw when waking up today
- Share your Saturday breakfast or brunch.
- Share an in the moment selfie.
- Got any fun plans? Take us along with you!
- Share your evening routine either by video or pictures
7th DAY – no pOSTING ALL DAY – RESET YOUR SOUL + YOUR SOCIALS
WEEK 3 OF THE MONTH
Similarly to Week 2, most people probably feel a little bored of social media so keeping people engaged is trickier. Keep people engaged by sharing more interactive stories. Likewise, you can share talking-to-camera videos so people can learn to trust you and become more familiar with you. This is the week to introduce any new or current products you have. Likewise, introduce any projects to increase the excitement surrounding your page.
1st DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – your bed, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share with us your AM drink – coffee, matcha, tea, lemon water?
- Share with us an update on your monthly goals. How is everything going so far?
- Share your outfit for the day
- Share your evening view – sunset, cooking dinner, binge watching a new series.
2nd DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share a selfie in the moment – add some text on screen explaining this moment!
- Pop up an ‘ask me anything’ sticker.
- Share a piece of content you really relate to
- Share a behind the scenes from today
3rd DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Got a product you want to push? Add a link and tell us why we need your product
- Share a review or some positive feedback about the product you linked before
- Thank any new customers or your previous customers for purchasing or downloading your product.
- Sweeten the deal and throw in something extra for your followers (or a discount) if they go buy your product now!
4th DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share with us your outfit for today – pjs? work attire? we wanna see!
- Share with us your lunch!
- Share with us a life-changing tip – any niche or industry!
- Share a ‘real and raw’ moment with us – a selfie, something vulnerable, this will help build a connection.
5th DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share your current work space and ask people where they prefer to work from: home or the office?
- Share a funny or relatable moment you’ve experience today – maybe you made a silly mistake or someone made you laugh
- Add a no-content image and ask your followers to caption the image via a question box sticker
- Ask your followers what their plans are for the weekend
6th DAY – no pOSTING ALL DAY – RESET YOUR SOUL + YOUR SOCIALS
7TH DAY –
- Share with us how you start a Sunday – a long hike? breakfast out?
- Share with us a win from this week!
- Put up a screenshot of your feed and ask your followers to rate it with a slider sticker
- Share your skincare routine with us – what are the products you’re loving the most?
- Share a photo of someone who inspires you and why
WEEK 4 OF THE MONTH
By week 4, most people are desperate for some escapism. So use this time wisely to make those connections and be strategic! Ease up on the selling, unless people are responding well. Focus on providing value for your audience rather than selling to them.
1st DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share any moments you didn’t get chance to share from over the weekend
- Share your lunch with us!
- Share a throw back, you in school, before you launched your business – whatever works
- Share tomorrows to-do list!
2nd DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share with us something that’s been on your wishlist forever!
- What are your plans for later this evening?
- Share your afternoon pick me up!
- Share your evening routine with us.
3rd DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- How do you get through a hump day?
- Whats your favourite snack? We wanna see!
- Share with us a song you’re loving at the moment
- What’s something you’re looking forward to later this year? A holiday, or vacation? Festival? Concert?
4th DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share with us a moment in nature – the clouds, flowers, whatever makes you happy.
- Ask your followers if they took advantage of the deal or freebie from the previous week – put a yes/no sticker box on, too.
- Share a BTS moment about a project you’re working on!
- Share a secret from your industry – either prove or debunk this common belief!
5th DAY
- ‘Good morning’ post – coffee, your pet, reading in bed, sunrise, a sleepy selfie, however you start your day.
- Share your OOTD!
- Share with us a hobby or interest that you haven’t shared before
- Tell us a lesson you learnt the hard way – use this as inspiration for other people to elarn from.
- Re-share a post from this week that people might’ve missed.
6TH DAY –
- Share a Saturday post – share the first thing you saw when waking up today
- How do you spend your Saturday’s? Working hard or playing harder? Ask your followers too!
- Tell us a fun fact about you we might not know!
- Ask your followers for advice on something. Add a question box sticker so your followers can help you!
- Doing something fun this Saturday? Take us with you!
7th DAY – no pOSTING ALL DAY – RESET YOUR SOUL + YOUR SOCIALS
Now You Will Never Run Out of Ideas Again.
I know remembering to post on stories can be tricky, but hopefully this post makes it a lot easier for you. Make sure you bookmark this post so you can refer to it each month! The beauty of this post is that you can use it like a calendar and come back to it each month! You can even mix up the days however you’d like, as well as pick and choose the best days to repeat for the 29th, 30th and 31th of each month, too!
I hope you come back next week for Social Media Saturday’s!
Every Saturday during the month of October!
Lots of love, as always,
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