1. Strip to basics - Remove all fancy elements
2. Change the approach - Try a completely different angle
3. Break it down - Divide into smaller prompts
4. Use examples - Show don't tell
5. Start over - Sometimes a fresh prompt works better
The Universal Debug Prompt:
```text
I'm trying to accomplish [specific goal].
I've tried: [what you attempted]
The problem is: [specific issue]
Help me create a better prompt that will [desired outcome].
```text