- Five things that make you happy instantly:
- Did you get any pleasant surprises today?
- Did you do any acts of kindness today?
- What's something big or small you can do for those less fortunate than yourself?
- Five personality traits you're grateful for:
- Favorite song and how does it make you feel?
- One small step you can take toward overcoming a challenge you currently face:
- List something good that caught your attention today.
- What nice thing did another person do for you this week?
- What's something you did for another person this week?
- Three things you own that make your life easier:
- How can you turn something that makes you angry into something more pleasant?
- Think of five people who irritate you or you have trouble getting along with. Name three positive qualities about them.
- What are you most thankful for in your life?
- Name three of your most significant accomplishments.
- Most stunning place you’ve ever visited:
- Think about the personalities and unique qualities of someone you admire. Which qualities of them do you want to see in yourself, too?
- What's your favorite holiday and why?
- What friends are you most grateful for having in your life?
- What basic daily necessities are you thankful for today?
- What are you grateful for in your career?
- Focus on your five senses and write down how you can make them more active.
- Three elements of nature you're most grateful for:
- Three things you love about your town:
- List three struggles you experienced and overcame in your life. What did you do to overcome them, and who helped you through them?
- What meals do you enjoy most?
- Something you saw this week that melted your heart:
- A time when someone went out of their way to support you:
- A happy memory from childhood:
- Make a list of five places you'd like to visit and consider visiting at least one very soon.
The art of gratitude can be healing well beyond the month of November, but this is a great time of year to get in the true mindset of gratefulness. To aid in your endeavors, check out these 30 daily gratitude journal prompts and stick to them until it feels natural.
