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    10 useful gratitude journal prompts to brighten your day

    By Siân McQuillan26/09/2022Updated:03/10/2022No Comments6 Mins Read
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    We’re sure you’ve heard about the amazing benefits of gratitude journalling. If you want to implement this regular gratitude practice into your everyday life, then read on.

    Want to start a daily gratitude journal but don’t know where to begin? Not to worry; we are here with some useful gratitude journal prompts to help you on your gratitude journey.

    There are plenty of benefits of thankfulness that permeate all areas of our life, from our personal life to our professional life. Helping us focus on positive emotions and feelings of happiness in daily life, getting into the habit of gratitude is truly life-changing.

    If you want to embrace a new appreciation for life and find joy in simple pleasures, read on to discover our useful gratitude writing prompts to use for your journal entries.

    10. Name three things you’re doing well – show gratitude for yourself

    Think of three things you're doing well.
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    Kicking off our list of gratitude prompts is focusing on your own personal wins. By showing gratitude for yourself and the things you’ve achieved, you will feel more motivated to continue working towards your goals.

    By focusing on the things you’re doing well instead of constantly criticizing yourself, you will enjoy greater life satisfaction and psychological wellbeing. Why not start by thanking yourself for taking the step to begin your daily journal?

    9. Name your favourite hobby – gives you something to look forward to

    Naming your favourite hobby is one of the easiest gratitude journal prompts.
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    Whether its sport, art, meeting up with friends, watching movies, listening to music, or anything else, including your favourite hobby next time you’re gratitude journalling.

    Including these hobbies in your daily gratitude practice will help you feel motivated to take part and always give you something to look forward to.

    8. Write down a positive memory – helps us think of other things to be grateful for

    Write down a positive memory.
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    Think of a time in your life when you were really, truly happy. Now, write it down. This expression of gratitude leads to inspiration for other things you’re grateful for.

    When recalling our happiest moments, we can think about where we were and who we were with. Therefore, leading us to feel thankful for those things as well.

    7. Name a piece of art or artist you’re grateful for – from music to books to paintings and more

    Naming an artist or piece of art you're grateful for is one of the easiest gratitude journal prompts.
    Credit: Pexels / Andrea Piacquadio

    Has a piece of art brought you comfort or taught you something valuable about life? If so, then thinking of this is one of the easiest gratitude journal prompts you can use today.

    6. Name something you’re looking forward to – helping us remain hopeful

    Name something you're looking forward to.
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    Having something to look forward to helps us manifest an attitude of gratitude, even when we’re feeling down. So, name something you’re looking forward to to help you remember what it is all for.

    5. Look outside and name three beautiful things – the beauty of the natural world

    Look outside and name three beautiful things.
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    We can all find joy in the beauty of nature, whether it’s something you love about the current season or how the light looks at this time of day. 

    One of the simplest gratitude journal prompts we can all use is choosing our favourite aspects of nature and naming them, expressing thankfulness for their existence and that we get to experience them.

    4. Think about your senses – how can you be grateful for them?

    Thinking about your senses is one of the easy gratitude journal prompts.
    Credit: Pexels / Yan Krukov

    If you’re lucky enough to have your sense of taste, smell, sight, hearing, and touch, then think about reasons to feel grateful for them.

    Is there a smell or taste you particularly enjoy? Maybe you really love listening to music, looking at art, or cuddling your pets. Showing expressions of gratitude for these things will help us find joy in them every day.

    3. Name something you enjoyed eating today – showing gratitude for food

    Name something you enjoyed eating today.
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    Having food to eat is something most of us take for granted. However, the truth is that enjoying a hot meal every day is a huge privilege.

    Why not write down something you particularly enjoyed eating today? That way, you will always have something to write down during your daily gratitude practice.

    Turning this regular expression of gratitude into a daily habit means you will never take food for granted again!

    2. Say thank you for your home and bed – a huge privilege

    Saying thank you for your home and bed is one of the best gratitude journal prompts.
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    If you were lucky enough to wake up this morning in a warm bed with a roof over your head, then you have something amazing to feel grateful for.

    Having your own bed and home is a quality of life that everyone in the world is not fortunate enough to enjoy. Most of us take these things for granted, so it’s important to remember how lucky we are for these things.

    1. Write about someone you’re grateful for – one of our favourite gratitude journal ideas

    Think of someone you're grateful for.
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    Expressing gratitude toward people is one of the best gratitude journal prompts because it not only helps us focus on the amazing things they’ve done for us. Rather, it also encourages us to go out and show them how grateful we truly are.

    Thus, these acts of gratitude can help us take this positive thinking outside of our journals into everyday life. Therefore, bringing joy to those around us.

    Notable mentions

    There are plenty of gratitude journal prompts to choose from.
    Credit: Pexels / Miesha Renae Maiden

    Name something that made you laugh: Just making yourself think of something that made you laugh or smile can go a long way in helping rid yourself of negative emotions.

    Name something you have now that you didn’t have a year ago: If you’re feeling stuck and in need of motivation, write down something you have now that you didn’t have a year ago. Now, think of where you could be a year from now.

    FAQs about gratitude journal prompts

    What is a gratitude journal?

    A gratitude journal is a diary in which you write down things you’re grateful for.

    What are the benefits of keeping a gratitude journal?

    The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal include helping us focus on the positives in our lives, feeling more grateful for the things we have, and helping us stay motivated with the path we’re on. Practising gratitude also helps us see the good in every situation, therefore helping us take new opportunities without fear.

    What are three ways to practice gratitude?

    Keeping a gratitude journal, saying thank you to others and acts of kindness, and actively noticing the good around us are three ways to practice gratitude.

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    Siân McQuillan is a writer and travel lover from County Down, Northern Ireland. With a BA in English and History and an MA in Media and Broadcast Production from Queen’s University Belfast, Siân has gained extensive knowledge and experience writing across various forms of media. A travel lover, Siân can be found either out exploring new places around Ireland and the world or writing about her experiences of travelling and visiting new places. She recently wrote her first travel guide, The Ultimate Guide to Dublin, to share her love for Ireland’s capital city and offer some insight into all the things you need to see and do, places to eat and stay, hidden gems, and more.

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