Best Gratitude Journal Prompts in 2022

Gratitude is a state of mind that can be cultivated and practiced. It's a way of living where you are happy with what you have, not focused on what you don't have. Gratitude helps to shift your focus from negative to positive experiences, which in turn creates a more positive outlook on life. Being grateful doesn't mean you are always happy and have no problems. It simply means that you are aware of the good things in your life and that you appreciate them.

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Practicing gratitude has many benefits, including improved mental and physical health, increased happiness, reduced stress levels, and better sleep quality. One of the best ways to begin cultivating gratitude is to recognize and appreciate the little things in your life. Get started with these gratitude journal prompts for inspiration!

226 Gratitude Journaling Prompts

What is something nice I can do for someone I care about?

What is one of my favorite ways to spend the day?

What is one small (or big) thing I accomplished recently? How did that make me feel?

What is something I like about weekday mornings and why?

What is something I have never done, but always wanted to do?

If I could spend more time doing one activity in the new year, what would it be?

What relationships would I like to develop further over the next 6 months?

What is one of my most favorite memories?

I am most proud of…

When am I most at peace?

Who do I look up to the most? Why?

What am I taking for granted about my day to day that I can be thankful for?

What is my favorite family memory?

Write about a regret I have that I've learned from.

It's Valentine's Day. Who is someone or what is something I love?

What is one thing that came out of Covid-19 that I want to keep in my life after?

What is one thing I admire about my spouse/partner/significant other?

What is one fear I'd like to conquer? What first step can I take?

What is one thing I could do to better take care of myself?

What is something I did recently that took me out of my comfort zone? What was that like?

What is one of my favourite things to do on a sunny day?

What recent event do I want to remember?

What is something I'm grateful to have today that I didn't have a year ago?

What is the most important thing in my life? Why?

What is something in my life I'm very excited about right now?

What was it like to buy my first home?

What is a favorite food or meal from my childhood?

Who do I love in my life?

What is my earliest memory?

Who did I reach out to and connect with recently?

List 5 people in your life who are hard to get along with—and write down at least one quality for each that you are grateful for.

What is a decision (big or small) I made in my life that I'm really happy with?

What is a favorite dish or food that I simply cannot turn down?

How can I give back more in the new year?

What is one thing you enjoy doing in the summer?

What is something nice someone has recently done for me?

What do I consider my greatest personal success?

What is one way I'd like to get out of my comfort zone?

When was the last time I gave a gift to someone? What was it?

What am I grateful for this holiday season?

What elements of nature are you grateful for and why?

Is there someone who has inspired me recently? How?

What is a happy moment I remember from my childhood?

What is one favorite thing about myself?

What manual/physical work do I enjoy doing?

What recent event has made me happy?

What would I like to spend my time doing when I retire?

What have I been thinking about the most lately?

Who were the most important people in my life in the past year?

Is there a gift I'm looking forward to giving someone?

What is one thing I'm most grateful for from the past year?

What would improve my mood right now?

How does my pet make my life better (or worse)?

What is my favorite holiday tradition? What do I love about it?

Is there anyone that deserves a big "Thank you"?

The most fun I've ever had...

Was there anything interesting that happened with my pet today?

What do I most enjoy about the holidays?

What makes a place "home" to me?

What is something that I do for someone most valuable to me?

Who do I spend the most time with? What do we do together?

How do I spend time with the person I'm closest to?

When do I remember feeling appreciated?

Name one person that helped me in the past. What did they do?

What is one thing I could start doing today to improve the quality of my life?

What is something I've done recently that I'm proud of?

What is one my favorite parts of being a parent?

What qualities in my parents do I admire?

What do success mean to me?

What is an activity that I can get lost in? What does it feel like when I'm "in the zone"?

What is one favorite thing about my current life?

What does it mean to have a fresh start?

What is something that helps keep me healthy?

What is one thing I'd like to say 'yes' to?

What is one of my favorite hobbies and why?

Remember a time when I was happy and write about it.

What is one of my favorite holidays and why?

What is one character trait that I like about myself?

What am I most excited about in the upcoming year?

What is one of the best compliments I've received? How did that make me feel?

When was the last time I laughed uncontrollably?

What I value most about my life right now is...

What gifts am I excited to give this holiday season?

Write about a person in your life that you’re especially grateful for and why.

What is something I think is actually "the best thing since sliced bread"?

How is where you are in life today different than a year ago–and what positive changes are you thankful for?

What does Christmas mean to me?

When do my spouse/partner/significant other and I have the most fun?

What is something I love to do on cold winter nights?

How do I usually start my day? Is there anything I want to change about it?

Was there anything in my day that made me happy?

What is something I can do for myself today?

What is one thing I'm grateful for today?

What is something that cheers me up on a rough day?

What is one way I can improve my physical health?

Who did I feel close to today, even for only a moment?

Do I play in my daily life? What says "playtime" to me?

What is something that I love doing? Do I do it enough?

What is the best thing that happened today?

What am I grateful for today?

What am I most grateful for?

What made today a good day?

What is something I enjoy doing in the neighborhood that I live in now?

What made me smile today?

What is one good thing that happened to me today?

What is one thing that my child did today that I want to remember?

What was a highlight from this past month?

What is something I loved to do as a child?

What are 3 things you’re grateful for that are around you right now?

What piece of furniture in my home am I grateful to have?

What is one of my favorite things about nature?

What is one app on my phone that adds a lot of value to my life?

What is one of my key learnings from the past year?

What is something I can remove from my life to make more time for more of the things I want to do?

What is one way that I have fun in my life?

Did I recently have an interesting conversation? What was it about?

What is one of my favorite things about the holidays?

What is one thing would I miss about my current location if I lived abroad?

What future event am I excited about?

What is one of my least favorite chores? Reframe my thoughts in a way that makes me feel grateful for it.

What is something I'm grateful for that helps me travel?

What was my favorite subject in school? Am I still interested in it?

What is there about a challenge you’re experiencing right now that you can be thankful for?

What am I planning on doing or have done on the first day of the year?

Who has done something this week to help you or make your life easier and how can you thank them?

What is something I bought recently that really excited me but now I take it for granted? Can I find that excitement again?

What is one of my favorite things to do at home?

What is a favorite piece of clothing of mine? Why?

What would I do if I won a 20 million lottery?

The most surprised I've ever been...

What is one way I can treat myself without spending money?

What is my favorite movie and why?

What is the first trip or vacation I remember taking?

What is something I've changed my mind on recently?

What is my favorite food to eat during the holidays?

Write about the music you’re thankful to be able to listen to and why.

What do I like about travelling by plane?

What am I most looking forward to working on next week?

What do I consider my greatest professional success?

What I appreciate most about my body is…

What is the best professional compliment I received?

What would I like to learn more about and why?

What feelings does spring evoke?

What is one way that technology enhances my productivity?

What tradition in my life am I grateful to have?

What's my favorite holiday movie and why?

What is one of my favorite vacations or trips?

How does my car make my life better?

What does adventure mean to me?

What scent do I enjoy? Why?

When was the last time I tried something totally new?

What could I do to improve my work from home environment to be more efficient and comfortable in the space?

Who do I know that I consider to be free? What does freedom mean to me?

What does the new year mean to me?

What about the city you live in are you grateful for?

What are you looking forward to the most?

What is one book that has influenced me significantly?

Was there anything in my day that made me excited?

What makes it easy for me to be myself with others?

What is one of the best pieces of advice that I heard? Who said it?

What is one of my favorite things about visiting a new place?

If I could celebrate New Year's from anywhere, where would it be?

What is one way I have changed since last year?

What is something I like to do when I'm sick?

What small (or big) win in my work can I celebrate today?

What is one thing that I accomplished today?

What advice would I give myself for tomorrow?

What part of your morning routine are you most thankful for?

How was my morning today?

What is my ideal way of spending a rainy afternoon?

Did anyone compliment me on my work today? What did they say?

What do I like to have for breakfast?

Did I learn something new today?

What is something I'm looking forward to this month?

What is one thing I'd like to do in my city/town that I've never done before?

What is something I enjoy doing in nature?

What is one lesson I learned from the last book I read?

What is one aspect of my work that I really enjoy doing and why?

What have I discovered in my city/town in the past year?

What materialistic items are you most grateful for?

What is a taste, smell, a piece of music, or something else that transports me back to childhood?

List five body parts that you’re grateful for and why.

What training and development do I need in my work life?

What is one thing I'd like to accomplish next month?

What foods or meals are you most thankful for?

What activities and hobbies would you miss if you were unable to do them?

What skills or abilities are you thankful to have?

What is something I'm good at? What makes me good at it?

What am I grateful for at work?

What is one thing I'm grateful for in my business?

What is a possession you own that makes your life easier?

What do you like most about the current season?

What is something that I like about my current age?

What is one of my favorite comfort foods?

What is one thing I like about autumn?

What is a gift I'd like to give someone and why?

What is one privilege you have that you often take for granted?

What advice would I give myself from 1 year ago?

What is one thing I do differently from other people I know?

If you had to live in a different city (and could live anywhere), where would you choose? Why?

What was the most recent book I read? What did I think of it?

What is a movie I watched recently that I learned something from? What did I learn?

What is one thing you enjoy doing in the winter?

What is something fun I'd like to do?

What is a recent purchase that has added value to your life?

What is something I'm grateful to have learned this week?

What is one thing that you like about your current city?

What is one of your favorite meals?

What is one physical activity that you enjoy doing? Why?

What is the weather right now and what is one thing you like about it?

What are 3 things you’re looking forward to this year?

What is something you’re looking forward to this month?

What are you looking forward to today?

What gift did you enjoy giving in the past year?

What is one physical thing you own that adds value to your life?

What are 3 things you love about your home?

What gift did you enjoy receiving in the past year?

What is something you would love to learn how to do?

What is something you really like about yourself?

What is one thing in your home that you are grateful for and why?

What is one habit you have that you’re proud of?

Who is one person you’re grateful to have in your life?

What is something you’re glad you stopped doing?

Who is a challenging person in your life (e.g., someone you frequently disagree with) and what are some qualities you like about this person?

What is one small lesson that I learned today?

What was something you did for the first time recently? What was that like?

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