Best Gratitude Journal Prompts in 2023

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. 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!

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Best Gratitude Journal Prompts in 2023

85 Gratitude Journal Prompts

What is one good thing that happened to me today?

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

What is one of my favorite ways to spend time with my child(ren)?

What is a happy moment I remember from my childhood?

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

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

What gifts am I excited to give this holiday season?

Who do I love in my life?

What is one thing that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic that I want to keep in my life?

What is the best professional compliment I have received?

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

When do I feel most confident?

When do I remember feeling appreciated?

What activity or hobby would I miss if I couldn't do it anymore?

What lessons did I learn in the past year?

I am most proud of . . .

Do I miss anything from home?

What is a physical feature of mine that I like?

What qualities do I bring to a friendship?

What is one of my favorite hobbies, and why?

Who do I trust with my most painful and upsetting feelings?

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

What is something I can do for myself today?

Was there anything in my day that made me thankful?

What can I be thankful for that I take for granted in my day-to-day life?

What made me laugh today?

What do I consider my greatest professional success?

What qualities do I admire in my parents?

What is one of my favorite family memories?

What food or meal is a favorite from my childhood?

Who is someone I look up to, and why?

What is something I can thank myself for?

What were my favorite things about the destination?

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

What is the best thing that happened today?

What do I most enjoy about the holidays?

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

What activity do I enjoy doing with a friend?

What is my favorite holiday movie, and why?

How does my significant other make me feel loved?

What made me smile today?

What do I consider my greatest personal success?

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

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

What was one of the most fun moments of my life?

What am I grateful for at work?

What activity, behavior, or perspective did I discover on my trip that I would like to adopt back home?

What is one of my favorite trips or vacations?

Who is someone I would like to treat better?

What is one book that has influenced me significantly?

What were the funniest moments from my trip?

What is something I am good at? What makes me good at it?

What do I want to celebrate from the past year?

What is one of my favorite holidays, and why?

What is one of my favorite aspects of being a parent?

Did I learn anything about myself while on the trip?

What is one way that technology enhances my productivity?

What was one of the best meals I ate on the trip?

What is something I love now that I could never have imagined I would like in the past?

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

What am I grateful for today?

What am I most excited about in the new year?

What was it like to buy my first home?

How did I grow in the past year?

When was the last time I laughed uncontrollably?

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

When am I most at peace?

What do I like about traveling by plane?

How does my car make my life better?

Where have I been that feels like a home away from home?

How does my pet make my life better?

What is something I admire in one of my friends?

What is something that my significant other and I have in common?

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

What can I learn from a mistake I have made?

Was there anything in my day that made me excited?

What would make my younger self proud of me now?

What is one way I add value to the world?