There’s no one way to keep a gratitude journal. It doesn’t necessarily require a specific structure. Are you grateful for things? Are you reflecting and writing them down? Awesome! You have a gratitude journal!
Sometimes trying to fill up a blank space can be daunting though, so here are some prompts to get you going!
- What did you enjoy most about today?
- What’s something you take for granted?
- Who has made a positive difference in your life?
- What are your favorite things about the work you do?
- What’s something that makes your life easier?
- What’s your favorite quote?
- What inspires you?
- What cheers you up when you’re having a bad day?
- What do you do to relax?
- What is something that went well today?
- What’s your favorite thing about the current season?
- What’s something you like about the weather today?
- What’s something you like about your home?
- Who is someone in your life you’re grateful for?
- What’s something you enjoy about your daily routine?
- What’s something you’re looking forward to?
- What’s a small thing you accomplished today that you can celebrate?
- What’s something kind you did for someone else?
- What’s something kind someone did for you?
- What is a memory that makes you happy?
- What organization are you grateful for?
- What books bring you joy?
- Who is a mentor you appreciate having had?
- What’s a personality trait you have that you appreciate?
- What’s a skill you’ve developed that you’re grateful for?
- What opportunities have made your life better?
- What’s your favorite outfit? How does it make you feel?
- What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?
- What are you most looking forward to?
- Who are three people you can say thank you to today?
