Gratitude Journal Prompts: 60 Questions to Help You Feel Good
Writing down what you're grateful for is one of the simplest feel-good habits there is.
Use one prompt a day. It takes two minutes. For anxious days, see journal prompts for anxiety: Journal prompts for anxiety
Daily prompts
- What made you smile today?
- Who helped you this week?
- What's something you're looking forward to?
- What's a small comfort you enjoyed today?
- What went better than expected?
- What's something beautiful you noticed?
- Which meal did you enjoy most this week?
- What's a skill you're glad you have?
- Who would you like to thank, and why?
- What made today easier?
Deeper prompts
- Which challenge taught you the most?
- Who shaped who you are?
- What's a memory you'll always treasure?
- What do you love about where you live?
- What's something you have now that you once wished for?
- What about your body are you grateful for?
- Which friendship are you most thankful for?
- What's a mistake that turned out well?
- What's something you take for granted?
- What would you miss most if it were gone?
For hard days
- What's one thing that went okay today?
- Who can you lean on?
- What's helped you through hard times before?
- What's a tiny comfort available right now?
- What would you say to a friend feeling like this?
For kids
- What was the best bit of today?
- Who was kind to you?
- What's your favourite toy and why?
- What made you laugh?
- What are you proud of?
Key things to remember
- Write three things a night, however small.
- Be specific: 'the sun on my face at lunch' beats 'the weather'.
- Keep the journal by your bed.
Frequently asked questions
What do you write in a gratitude journal?
Three specific things you're thankful for each day, big or small.
Does a gratitude journal work?
Many people find it lifts their mood and helps them notice good things more.
What is a good example of gratitude journal prompts?
"What made you smile today?" is one of 30 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.
Can I copy these messages word for word?
Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.
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