Do you want to feel happier, more thankful, and notice the good things in life? One easy way to do that is by keeping a gratitude journal.
A gratitude journal is a notebook where you write about things you’re thankful for. It can help you feel better, stay positive, and even sleep better. You don’t have to write long stories – just a few sentences a day can make a big difference.
To help you get started, here are 120 fun and easy prompts (or questions) you can write about. You can use one every day or pick your favorites!
How to Use These Prompts
- Choose one prompt every day.
- Write about it for 5-10 minutes.
- Don’t worry about spelling or grammar – just be honest!
- Use these as a fun way to learn more about yourself.
Daily Life & Simple Joys
These prompts help you notice the little things that make life good.
- Are you happy with how your day turned out?
- Write down one good thing that happened to you today.
- What’s something good you saw in your community?
- Describe something beautiful you can see outside your window.
- What do you enjoy most about your night routine?
- What brings great joy to your home?
- What’s something in your home that makes you smile?
- What’s something you bought recently that you’re grateful for?
- Name three everyday objects you’re grateful for.
- What’s your favorite part of the morning?
Self-Love & Personal Growth
Reflect on your journey and appreciate who you are becoming.
- What is something special, unique, or extraordinary about yourself?
- What part of your body are you most grateful for right now?
- List five strengths or skills you have that not everyone does.
- What part of your body do you forget to appreciate?
- How do you feel when you’re filled with gratitude?
- What mistake or failure are you most grateful for experiencing?
- What part of your life needs more self-love?
- What positive intention will you set for the day?
- What compliment would you give your younger self?
- How close did you feel to your grandparents?
Mental Health & Mindfulness
Use these prompts when you need to slow down, reflect, and reset.
- What cheers you up when you feel down?
- How do you like to spend time alone?
- What relaxes you at the end of the day?
- What spiritual practices make you feel good?
- When do you feel most alive or excited?
- What part of your health are you most grateful for?
- What does your perfect weekend look like?
- Describe a hobby that makes you feel calm. Why?
- What helps you feel safe and grounded?
- What do you love about being your current age?
Relationships & Connection
Celebrate the people who make your life meaningful.
- Write about a friend you’re grateful for.
- List three people who have made your life better.
- Who inspired you in the past week? How?
- List five people who have had a positive impact on you, and how.
- Write about a family member you’re grateful for.
- What do you love most about your family?
- Describe the person who has been most helpful in your life.
- What romantic relationships are you grateful for, past or present?
- Who made you feel appreciated this month?
- What’s something fun you did with your sibling?
Home & Comfort
Think about the spaces and comforts that make you feel at home.
- What is your favorite place in your home, and why?
- What do you love about your home?
- Describe something in the room with you that you cherish.
- What is an investment you’ve made that added value to your life?
- Name one luxury you enjoy daily or weekly.
- Name one luxury you enjoy monthly.
- What’s your favorite thing about where you live?
- What do you love most about each season of the year?
- Describe a weird family tradition that you love.
- Write about your favorite holiday traditions.
Work, Purpose & Learning
Explore your passions, achievements, and lessons learned.
- What do you like about your job, and why?
- Describe the last time you got excited at work. Why?
- Describe the last time someone helped you solve a problem at work.
- Write about your greatest accomplishment and how it changed your life.
- Write about the accomplishments in your life.
- What mistake or failure are you thankful for?
- Write about something you’re passionate about.
- What was the last book you read? How did it change your perspective?
- What book are you grateful for, and why?
- What did you learn from being content?
Life Lessons & Growth
Think about what you’ve learned from your experiences.
- Describe a time you were brave in the face of danger.
- Tell about a time you were challenged but succeeded.
- Write about one life lesson you learned the hard way.
- Write about where you were five years ago. How have you grown?
- Describe the best part of growing up.
- Describe the best part of your twenties.
- What has been a positive outcome from a difficult experience?
- How is your life more positive today than it was a year ago?
- What affirmation has had the biggest impact on your life?
- Write your life story in ten sentences or less.
Gifts, Giving & Acts of Kindness
Focus on giving, receiving, and small acts that mean a lot.
- What is the most thoughtful gift you’ve ever given?
- What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?
- What was the last compliment you gave someone?
- Write about a recent act of kindness you experienced.
- Write a thank-you letter to someone special.
- Write a letter to the teacher you’re most grateful for.
- Write about someone who showed you kindness or grace.
- List five ways to show gratitude without saying “thank you.”
- What can you do today to make tomorrow wonderful?
- How can you show more love to people you care about?
Relationships & Community
Celebrate love, teachers, and the people who shape your world.
- Write about a teacher who had a big impact on your life.
- Write about a teacher who positively impacted your life.
- What are three reasons you’re thankful for your spouse?
- List five things you appreciate about your neighbors.
- What are you grateful for in your upbringing?
- Write about the friends who stayed constant in your life.
- List three reasons you’re grateful for your best friend.
- Describe your spiritual journey from adolescence to now.
- Who is the most inspirational person in your life? Why?
- List five freedoms you’re thankful for and why.
Travel, Nature & Adventure
Appreciate the beauty of the world and your time in it.
- Write about a place you love and why you love it.
- Write about a place you’ve been that you’re grateful for.
- Describe a road trip experience you had.
- Describe your last time in nature and how it made you feel.
- What do you love most about nature?
- Write about the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done.
- Describe five of the most beautiful things you’ve ever seen.
- What is one aspect of nature you wish you could see more often?
- Why do you prefer winter or summer?
- What are you most looking forward to right now?
Memories & Milestones
Honor the big and small moments that shaped your life.
- Write about your favorite family story.
- Describe how it felt to receive your first paycheck.
- What’s the happiest day of your life?
- When was the last time you laughed really hard? Describe it.
- Write about a moment or memory you’ll cherish forever.
- Describe challenges you’ve faced with your family.
- What compliment would you give your younger self?
- What’s something you remember from your childhood that brings you joy?
- What did becoming a parent teach you about love?
- What was your favorite pet and what made them special?
Just Because
Fun, personal, and quirky prompts to spark joy.
- What’s one thing that makes you feel truly grateful today?
- What’s a guilty pleasure you enjoy the most?
- How has your wardrobe changed over the years?
- What do you love about your current lifestyle?
- List three things you do that make you feel beautiful.
- What is your favorite thing about being alone?
- What makes you feel inspired every day?
- What’s something special you do just for yourself?
- What are your favorite things to do on a lazy day?
- What’s one thing you can’t imagine living without?
