Feeling Stuck? These Gratitude Journal Prompts Will Change Everything

Tis’ the season of gratitude and joy! For some that can feel like a heavier thought to process at times. We’ve read studies on the benefits of journaling in general, but to also journaling that focuses on gratitude and finding the spots of joy in even the dimmed moments.

We want to make it a little more helpful for you and provide you with that much needed helping hand with 52 Gratitude Journal Prompts to get a jump start on all the things sunshine.

If used once per week, it gives you a full year of prompts that can potentially give that push of reflection to bring more gratitude into your life.

50 Journal Prompts For Gratitude + Growth

What is something that you’ve recently accomplished that makes you feel proud?
Who is someone that inspires you to dream bigger?
Where were you the last time you laughed out loud and why?
When was the last time you expressed gratitude towards someone?
Reflect on a time where your body allowed you to do something surprising?
If you could have dinner with (6) people who inspire you - living or otherwise - who would they be and why?
Who has supported your aspirations and how?
What is a challenge that you’ve recently overcome?
Where is your happy place?
When is a time where you experienced an act of kindness?
Why is expressing gratitude important to you?
Write down all of the reasons you are proud of yourself.
What are your favorite ways to relax or recharge?
Where do you NOT want to see yourself in 10-20 years?
When was the last time you offered an act of kindness?
Reflect on a tradition in your life that you are grateful for?
How do you handle negative emotions and what are healthy techniques that could/currently use to work through them?
Who is someone that you owe a call to?
What regrets have turned into lessons for your better self?
Write a thank you note to someone in your life.
When do you feel more content?
Why is it important to implement daily habits?
If you could see into your future, what would that vision look like?
How has gratitude evolved in your life?
What does success look like to you?
Where is the space that makes you the most clear headed?
Describe an outfit or an item of clothing that makes you feel the most confident?
What is a wellness tip that works for you best?
If money was no object, what are the ways you would give back to the community?
Reflect on a time where you felt connected to earth and/or nature.
What are some of the small luxuries in life that make you happy?
How have you seen your efforts reflect on your current level of progress?
When do you show gratitude to yourself?
Why is growth important to you?
Name 3-5 things that automatically make you smile and write about them.
Who would you love to take with you on an all-expense paid dream vacation?
What is something about your home that you are thankful for?
Reflect on what motivates you to achieve your goals?
When is the last time you did something just for you?
Give examples of self-care you bring into your life.
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Write about a time where you felt strong - mentally, physically, emotionally.
What is one thing you could change in your routine to elevate your life?
What is a mundane task that you secretly enjoy doing?
When is a time that you feel the most supported?
Reflect on techniques you use to feel calm in chaotic-feeling moments.
How can you cultivate more joy in your everyday?
Who do you see when you look in the mirror?
What are some of the limiting beliefs you’ve had of the past that you’ve learned from?
When is the last time you took yourself on a date?
Who is someone who looks up to you and why?
What does showing gratitude mean to you?