365 Gratitude Journal Prompts for You to Become More Grateful
Learning how to keep a gratitude journal may undoubtedly be one of the most valuable things for exercising the habit of becoming a more grateful person. However, even though you may have the best intentions, you may be stuck wondering where to start.
Moreover, any time you work hard to develop a thankful attitude, you’ll be doing yourself (and those around you) a favor!
The first thing I recommend is to read the following post:
Wondering What a Gratitude Journal is and How to Use One?
Before you take a look at the gratitude journaling prompts, I highly recommend you find out all about a gratitude journal by checking out my post. Click this link to find out how to get started with a gratitude journal.
Once you’re finished figuring out exactly how to keep a gratitude journal, at this point, you’ll likely need some help with what to write in it.
To help you out, I’ve complied a list of 365 gratitude journaling prompts. That’s one for EVERY day of the year!
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Check out this list of 365 Gratitude Journal Prompts:
- Write about a time you took a walk in the woods
- What skill did you gain today?
- Are you thankful for the weekend?
- Name one skill did you use the most today that you’re grateful for?
- What compliment made you happy today?
- Are you thankful for late nights?
- Write about your faith and beliefs
- What do you love about your spouse?
- Are you thankful for your job?
- Name something you’re looking forward to
- What’s something that keeps you healthy?
- Who is someone who inspires you?
- Are you thankful for electricity?
- What’s one thing you love about where you live?
- Think about the wisdom that comes with age
- Are you thankful for rest?
- What’s something you did today that you couldn’t do yesterday?
- In what ways are you grateful for your family?
- What freedoms are you the most thankful for?
- Are you thankful for the sounds of the wind rustling through the trees?
- Think of a time you were able to visit with a loved one
- Describe the best birthday you’ve ever had
- Are you thankful for vacation time?
- Name one reason you’re thankful for your safety?
- Are you thankful for your favorite food?
- What’s something you’ve made that you’re thankful for?
- Write about a time someone showed mercy to you
- Write about a promise you made and kept
- What’s something that you’ve purchased that you’re thankful for?
- Write about a time you walked in the rain
- What is a need you’ve had that’s been met?
- What are your greatest blessings?
- Are you thankful for the law and it’s protection?
- Which basics of life are you thankful for the basics of life (food, shelter, health, etc.)
- Are you thankful for good roads to drive on?
- Name one positive about your family today
- Are you thankful for justice and order in your country?
- What was the best opportunity that presented itself today?
- Think about your favorite photo
- Are you thankful for clean water?
- Are you thankful for long walks?
- What made you feel energized today?
- Name something you’ve conquered?
- What negative thoughts were you able to overcome today?
- What information are you thankful for?
- How did you feel most appreciated today?
- What’s something new you’ve acquired this year that you’re really thankful for?
- Name a positive emotion you felt today
- What one single moment in your life are you the most grateful for?
- Which daily necessities do you take for granted and how can you be thankful for them?
- What one thing did you read today that you are thankful for?
- In what way did technology make my life easier today?
- Name the thing you like the most about yourself
- Are you thankful for your savings account?
- What’s something that makes you feel safe and secure
- Are you thankful for blue skies?
- What are some ways your safety has been protected?
- What’s something that keeps you cool?
- Are you thankful for clean sheets?
- Write your favorite song
- List your strengths and why you’re grateful
- What made you appreciate your dwelling place today?
- Are you thankful for long talks?
- What’s something in your past you’re thankful for?
- Are you thankful for the sound of the birds?
- What daily comforts do you take for granted?
- What one moment of your life would you relive?
- Write about a special treat you enjoy
- What core values are you thankful for?
- Write about a time you were patient with others
- Are you thankful for the person who helped you get your first job?
- List your present blessings
- Are you thankful for a mouth to speak?
- Who were you able to show the most appreciation to today?
- Think about the person who taught you how to read
- What public service are you thankful for?
- Think about the biggest gift in your life right now that you’re most thankful for?
- What one thing did you create today that you’re thankful for?
- What is something you really like about yourself?
- Are you thankful for daydreams?
- Write about a surprise visit from family
- Name a “negative” that you were able to change into a “positive”
- Describe a time you laughed really hard
- Are you thankful for your cell phone?
- Name one reason you’re thankful for the freedom to vote?
- Are you thankful for the ability to do math (whatever level that may be)
- What is your favorite physical feature?
- Are you thankful for your garbage collector?
- Are you thankful for your vehicle?
- Name a recent small success
- Write about why you’re thankful for your extended family
- What positive habits did you replace the negatives with?
- Think about someone you want to thank, but haven’t yet
- Whose company do you love to be around?
- Are you thankful for the person who taught you how to cook?
- Are you thankful for the traffic laws that keep you safe?
- What’s something that someone gave you that you truly treasure?
- Write about a quiet moment of reflection
- Are you thankful for children laughing?
- Are you thankful for cold water to quench your thirst?
- Name one luxury you’re thankful for
- What in your future makes you thankful to dream about?
- Write about a time you got over a bad sickness and how good you felt to be done with it
- Who was kind to you today?
- Name a difficult situation you’re grateful you overcame
- Are you thankful for rainbows?
- What is one thing that you could never see yourself living without?
- What are the favorite things about your job or work?
- Are you thankful for technology?
- Are you thankful for the gift of time?
- What is something that you truly treasure?
- Think about a secret between you and your friend
- Write about a time you walked on a beach
- Think about your favorite flower and how it brings joy to you
- Are you thankful for your flag and all that it symbolizes?
- Name one reason you’re thankful for a new day every morning?
- Are you thankful for legs to walk?
- What’s the biggest thing you learned last year?
- What do you love about your country?
- Tell about the nicest thing you’ve ever done for someone else?
- What are you most grateful for in your life right now?
- Write about an impromptu get-together with a friend
- Are you thankful for a hot cup of coffee?
- Write about a time you showed mercy to someone
- Who offers you the greatest love and support?
- Write about why you’re thankful for your spouse
- List your weaknesses and how they’ve helped you to grow
- Are you thankful for an amazing sunset?
- Open your door and look outside: What are you thankful for that you can see?
- Are you thankful for the ability to read?
- Name a Thanksgiving memory that makes you happy
- What’s something that cheers you up on a rough day?
- Name one positive about your work today
- Think about someone who makes an impact on your life
- Are you thankful for forgiveness?
- Look at everything you can see from where you’re sitting and name them and why you’re grateful
- Think about a stove to cook your food on
- What’s something you’ve made that makes you happy?
- What opportunity are you most thankful for?
- Are you thankful for the ability to learn?
- What is a piece of positive news you’ve recently heard?
- Write about a memory that makes you smile
- Write about your favorite smell
- Are you thankful for early mornings?
- Think about a fridge to keep your food cold
- Name one positive about the weather today
- Think about a warm shower every day
- Are you thankful for a beautiful sunrise?
- What movie are you thankful for?
- Who did you show affection to today?
- What is your favorite Christmas?
- Are you thankful for having a home?
- Think about something that brings you comfort
- Name a good experience you’ve had with customer service
- Are you thankful for basic skills you can do?
- What’s your favorite part of nature?
- Are you thankful for light to see things?
- Find a photo you like: What about that photo are you most thankful for?
- Name one of your personality traits you’re most thankful for
- What place are you most grateful for?
- What was your favorite part of the day?
- Write about the one thing that makes you the most happy in the morning – as soon as you wake up?
- What invention are you most thankful for?
- What are your favorite things about the season (fall, winter, spring, summer) you’re in?
- Write about why you’re thankful for your children
- Name a dream come true
- What event are you most thankful for?
- What’s something new you learned today?
- Are you thankful for words and the ability to express yourself?
- Think about the air you breathe
- Are you thankful internet service?
- Name a book you really enjoyed
- What pet has made you the most thankful?
- Name something you see right now that you’re thankful for
- What’s one new item you’re grateful for
- Which obstacles were you able to overcome today?
- What one amenity are you most thankful for (i.e. car, computer, house, etc.)?
- Who were you happy to talk to today?
- Are you thankful for long walks?
- Are you thankful for moments you have to yourself?
- Name something you like about your neighborhood
- What is your favorite color and why?
- What is your favorite site on your daily commute?
- Write about someone who has shown kindness to someone you love
- Name a problem you were able to resolve today
- Are you thankful for the people who make your furniture?
- Are you thankful for ears to hear?
- Which child’s laugh makes you grateful?
- Are you thankful for art and pretty things to look at?
- Are you thankful for dreams?
- What is the most unlikely thing you can think of to be grateful for?
- Think about the grocery store and the fact that you don’t have to harvest your own food
- Are you thankful for your pet?
- Are you thankful for the birthday of all of those you love?
- Look in your closet: name all the things you’re thankful for
- Name a large and significant success
- Write about a favorite place you have visited
- Name a talent you have that you’re grateful for
- Who was instrumental in teaching you those values?
- What abilities are you most thankful for?
- Are you thankful for modern medicine?
- Write about the fact that your body pumps blood through your veins and oxygen through your lungs and you don’t have to even think about it
- Name some life lessons that you’re glad you’ve had the opportunity to learn
- Are you thankful for eyes to see?
- Write about a time someone was patient with you
- Think of a time you were able to bless someone else
- What is something you’re good at?
- Think of a special time with your mom
- Name something about your employer you’re grateful for
- Are you thankful for your independence and the ability to do things for yourself?
- What is your favorite beverage?
- Write about a romantic moment
- Are you thankful for the comfort of your bed?
- What positive changes have you seen in yourself this past year?
- Are you thankful for hands to create?
- What lights you up?
- Name one positive about someone who bothers you today
- Write about a good plan that makes you happy
- What about your health can you be thankful for (no matter what your current condition)?
- Are you thankful for the people who made your car?
- What’s the best part about where you live?
- Name something that made you feel hopeful today
- Write about a time you took a walk in freshly fallen snow
- What is a goal you’ve accomplished?
- Write about something that makes you smile
- Are you thankful for the freedom of religion?
- What are your favorite “simple” things in life?
- Are you thankful for the ability to exercise?
- Are you thankful for your security?
- Who’s someone that made a positive difference in your life?
- Name a time when someone showed compassion to you
- What is something that made you stronger?
- Name a challenge you’ve overcome
- Are you thankful for your birthday?
- Name a trial you’re thankful for
- What’s the biggest thing you’ve learned this year?
- Are you thankful for certain people?
- What is your favorite kind of weather?
- What acts of kindness are you thankful for?
- Are you thankful for something relaxing to do?
- Write about something difficult that caused you to grow
- What’s something you’ve been putting off but have finally accomplished?
- Talk about your favorite tradition?
- What is your funniest memory?
- Name one positive about yourself today
- Are you thankful for your clothes?
- What’s your favorite thing about each day of the week?
- Think about reminiscing over old memories
- Are you thankful for laughter and a good joke?
- Are you thankful for great people to work with?
- Name something special you’ve done to bring joy to others
- What negative habits did you avoid today?
- Write out a note of thanks to your friend – for being your friend
- Write about an author who has inspired you
- Are you thankful for your mailman?
- Name a time you were able to show compassion to someone else
- Name your favorite gift of all time
- What opportunities have you had to improve your life?
- Are you thankful for your rights as a citizen?
- What’s something positive you’ve heard lately?
- When did you feel peace today?
- What is the holiday that brings you the most joy?
- Are you thankful for the person bagging your groceries?
- What was the most delicious thing you ate today?
- Name one thing did you do today that you are thankful for?
- What’s something in nature that you’re thankful for?
- What positive changes have you seen in yourself this past week?
- Write about all the needs you’ve had met
- Are you thankful for the ability to communicate with loved ones?
- Are you thankful for warm clothes to cover your body?
- Write about a disappointment that taught you to become content
- What is your favorite city?
- Write all the blessings you can think of
- Are you thankful for the people who make your clothes?
- Look in your fridge or pantry: name all the things you’re thankful for
- Are you thankful for the ability to think clearly?
- Name a fruit you enjoy
- What’s something new you’ve learned?
- Think of a warm fire on a cold day
- Who is someone who helped you today?
- Are you thankful for laughter?
- Which household appliance are you most grateful for?
- Name a painful experience that has caused you to grow
- Name something that’s beautiful about where you live?
- Who lights you up?
- Are you thankful for a good cup of fresh coffee?
- Which relationship(s) are you most grateful for?
- Are you thankful for the sound of falling rain?
- Write about the gift of companionship
- What about your culture are you thankful for?
- What teacher or mentor are you most thankful for?
- Are you thankful for a furnace to heat your home?
- Write about why you’re thankful for the ability to learn from your mistakes?
- Are you thankful for the stores that sell food you can so freely buy?
- Tell about the kindness of a stranger
- Reflect on the freedoms you have as a person
- Think about a time you felt like all was hopeless but it wasn’t
- Are you thankful for the health of those you love?
- What is something that excites you?
- What is your favorite place to visit?
- Name something you want people to remember you for
- Name a small success you’ve recently had
- Think of a person who has mentored you
- What are you currently learning about yourself?
- What is something you’re most looking forward to?
- Name something beautiful you saw today
- Are you thankful for safety in a storm?
- Name an amazing opportunity you’ve had recently
- When you feel sad, what makes you happy?
- Are you thankful for the gas stations who provide gas for you to fill your car with?
- What is something that you use daily that you’re thankful for?
- Are you thankful for the custodian who takes care of people’s messes?
- Reflect on your education (no matter how great or small)
- Think about the protection of the armed forces and the freedom and security that brings
- What are your greatest luxuries?
- Name some ways you show gratitude to those around you?
- Write about why you’re thankful for your friends
- What is the nicest thing anyone’s ever done for you?
- Are you thankful for the people who made your house?
- Write out a note to your parents – no matter what your relationship – they gave you life
- What makes you laugh more than anything else?
- Who showed you affection today?
- Are you thankful for the water treatment plant that brings you clean water?
- What’s the best thing that happened this week?
- Write about snuggling someone you love
- What’s something you’re so grateful you’ve learned how to do?
- What’s your favorite holiday memory?
- What’s something you take for granted that you’re actually thankful for?
- Are you thankful for your local emergency personal, (i.e. police department, fire department, ambulance, ER)?
- Write about a time someone made a promise to you and kept it
- Name a movie that made you feel good
- What’s your favorite quote that makes you happy?
- Of all the things in your life, which are you most thankful for at the moment?
- Name a new place you’ve recently discovered
- What websites are you thankful for?
- What is something you’re really glad you tried, even though you were unsure?
- What’s something that keeps you warm?
- Name a favorite outing that you’re thankful for
- Write about a time you felt a sense of abundance
- Name something that helps you relax
- What is the most relaxing thing you can think of?
- When did you feel a sense of security today?
- Think of a special time with your dad
- Are you thankful for air conditioning?
- Think about the person who taught you how to handle your finances
- What are you most thankful that you’ve learned?
- Name your favorite moment in time
- Are you thankful for sunshine?
- What food do you really enjoy?
- List the simple pleasures that make you really happy
- What’s something you wear that makes you feel grateful?
- Name the last time you did something that made you happy for the first time
- Name a skill you used today
- What was the silver lining in a dark cloud you were facing?
- Are you thankful for your doctor?
- What’s the nicest compliment you’ve received lately?
- What positive changes have you seen in yourself today?
- Are you thankful for the ability to think?
- Are you thankful for music?
- Think about modern discoveries and how many diseases have been eradicated
- How did you show a spirit of gumption today?
- When did you feel love today?
- Name something that you’re grateful for that you have today and didn’t have a year ago
- Are you thankful for the food you get to eat?
- What is something that you’re good at doing?
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Use these 365 Journaling Prompts as a Guide
Ultimately, your gratitude journal can be comprised of whatever you want to talk about. You don’t have to stick to anything on the list.
After all, these are just ideas to get you started. I found that while I was making up the list, my mind would start on one thing and it would lead me to think of others things to be thankful for.
In addition, you don’t have to limit yourself to writing. You can draw something you’re thankful for, as well. If you’re creative, you can make artwork a part of your gratitude journal.
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Do you already have a gratitude journal? How will you use these gratitude journaling prompts to have a more thankful life? What questions would you add to this list?
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