The Benefits of a Gratitude Journal

Did you know the easiest way to maintain a gratitude journal is by making it a habit? Finding time to write in your gratitude journal can be difficult at first 

because it feels like another thing on your never ending to-do list, but after you get into the routine it becomes second nature.  Try attaching it to an existing habit like having your morning coffee or reading before bed. Doing this will automatically give you a dedicated time to write. Also, shift your mindset and think about it as something you want to do, not as a chore. If you’re new to gratitude journaling, it can feel daunting to look at a blank page. Try writing about these simple prompts to get the gratitude flowing.
  • Write about a time you were grateful for something a loved one did for you.
  • List three silly things your kids did today.
  • What are three ways to thank someone without saying “thank you”?
  • What is something that makes you unique that you’re grateful for?
  • Look out the window, what’s something you’re grateful for outside?
  • Think about the work that went into the clothes you wear or the house you live in.
  • If you had to give up all of your possessions but three, which three would you keep and why?
  • Write a thank you note to yourself.
  • Pick a random photo, and write about why you’re grateful for that memory.
  • Write about something you’re looking forward to.
  • Write about something in your life that you have now that you didn’t have a year ago.
  • Reflect on a time you made a mistake and what you learned. What are you grateful for about that learning experience?
  • Write about why you’re grateful for your house.
  • Think back to the last time you laughed until you cried, and write about it.
  • List three things that made you smile this week.
  • Think about someone who helped shape the person you are today, and write about what they mean to you.
  • Think about a time you were able to help someone else.
  • List three people who helped you through a tough situation.
  • Name someone who did something nice for you unprompted.
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” – Proverb
 
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