We have discussed why a Gratitude Journal is a good place to start. However if you are struggling to come up with three things that you are grateful for or your want to write more than a quick list, here are 30 Journal Prompts to help you on your way.
- What made you smile today?
- What’s your favourite colour – can you see something that colour? How does that make your feel?
- Describe a friend you are thankful for – perhaps send them the description!
- Has someone helped you this week – what did they do?
- Name a place that makes you feel happy, describe how you feel when you are there.
- The favourite aspect of my personality is…..
- A task I enjoyed doing today is ……
- Name a song that improves your mood.
- Look around your room, what item brings you pleasure?
- What are you thankful for today? List three things
- What is your favourite food?
- 3 things you love about your spouse/child/friend/yourself
- I am thankful for my ability to …..
- What challenge/event/obstacle have you overcome?
- Find something beginning with the letter “R” you are grateful for. Explain why?
- Send a thank you note or text to a person you are thankful for.
- What was a great piece of advice you were thankful for?
- What is one thing you love about your job?
- Name someone from your past you are grateful for
- What is your favourite season of the year?
- What is the weather like today? What makes you grateful about this type of weather?
- Write about a memory you are grateful for.
- What did you accomplish today?
- What mistake/failure/rejection are your grateful for?
- Name a gift you have received you are grateful for.
- What do you do if you want to spoil yourself?
- What is your favourite quote and why?
- Do the ABC of Gratitude. 1 thing starting with ‘A’ you are grateful for, 1 thing starting with ‘B’ you are grateful for and 1 thing starting with ‘C’.
- Write down a compliment you have received.
- Describe something you are looking forward to that you are grateful for.
