101 Gratitude Journal Prompts to Help You Reflect on the Good in Your Life

Gratitude has the power to shift our mindset, bring us joy, and help us appreciate the beauty of life. By taking a few moments each day to reflect on what we’re thankful for, we cultivate a sense of mindfulness and positivity. There’s no right or wrong way to practice gratitude. Write freely, reflect deeply, and use these 101 journal prompts as inspiration to help you reflect on the good in your life.

General Gratitude

1. What are three things you’re grateful for?

2. Name a simple pleasure that brings you joy.

3. What’s something beautiful you saw today?

4. Describe a moment that made you smile.

5. Name a luxury you take for granted.

6. Write about a recent meal you cooked.

7. How has practicing gratitude impacted you?

8. Write a time when you felt truly appreciated.

9. What’s a small but meaningful thing someone did for you?

10. What’s something in your daily routine that you’re grateful for?

11. What’s something you have today that you once wished for?

Relationships & People

12. Who is someone that always makes you laugh?

13. What’s a quality you admire in a close friend?

14. Who was kind to you recently, and how?

15. Describe a mentor or teacher who impacted your life.

16. What’s a favorite memory with your family?

17. Write about a time a stranger showed you kindness.

18. Who in your life makes you feel safe and supported?

19. What’s something your partner or best friend does that you appreciate?

20. Write a thank-you letter to someone (even if you don’t send it).

21. What do you love most about your child, sibling, or parent?

Personal Growth & Achievements

22. What’s a personal strength you’re grateful for?

23. Name a challenge that helped you grow.

24. What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re proud of?

25. Describe a skill you’ve improved over time.

26. What’s a lesson you learned that changed your perspective?

27. How have you changed for the better in the past year?

28. What’s a past failure that turned out to be a blessing?

29. Write about a time you stepped outside your comfort zone.

30. What’s a personal habit or routine that improves your life?

31. What’s a kind thing you’ve done for someone else recently?

Nature & the World Around You

32. What’s your favorite thing about the current season?

33. Describe a place in nature that brings you peace.

34. What’s an animal you feel connected to and why?

35. Write about a sunrise or sunset you’ve enjoyed.

36. What’s your favorite type of weather and why?

37. Describe a flower, tree, or plant that you love.

38. What’s a favorite outdoor activity that makes you feel happy?

39. Name a national park or travel destination you’re grateful for.

40. Write about a time you felt awe in nature.

41. What’s a natural sound that soothes you?

Health & Wellness

42. What’s something your body allows you to do that you’re grateful for?

43. Write about a time you felt truly strong or healthy.

44. What’s your favorite way to relax and unwind?

45. What’s a health habit that has improved your life?

46. What’s a food or drink that nourishes your body?

47. How has movement or exercise made you feel better?

48. What’s a scent that makes you feel comforted?

49. What’s something about your home that helps you feel safe?

50. Write about a good night’s sleep you had recently.

51. What’s a piece of advice that’s helped you feel more at peace?

Work & Creativity

52. What’s something you love about your job or work?

53. Name a creative outlet you’re thankful for.

54. Write about a time when inspiration struck unexpectedly.

55. What’s a skill you have that you once wished for?

56. What’s something exciting you’re working on?

57. How has failure in work or creativity helped you grow?

58. What’s something you’ve built, made, or designed that you’re proud of?

59. Write about a time you felt truly in the flow.

60. What’s a compliment someone gave you about your work?

61. What’s something about your work environment that you’re grateful for?

Past, Present, & Future

62. What’s a childhood memory that makes you smile?

63. What’s something you’ve learned from a past mistake?

64. What’s a past struggle that you’ve overcome?

65. What’s something about your life now that your younger self would be excited about?

66. What’s something you’re looking forward to?

67. What’s a goal you’re working toward that excites you?

68. Write about a future moment you’re excited to experience.

69. How has your definition of happiness changed over time?

70. What’s a past version of yourself that you feel grateful for?

71. What’s something in your future that you trust will work out?

Faith, Mindset, & Perspective

72. What’s a piece of wisdom that guides your life?

73. What’s something that always brings you peace?

74. A time when you felt deeply connected to something bigger than yourself.

75. What’s a belief that helps you stay positive?

76. What’s a daily practice that grounds you?

77. Write about a time when you received an unexpected blessing.

78. What’s a personal mantra or quote that inspires you?

79. What’s something about your faith or spirituality that brings you comfort?

80. How has gratitude changed your perspective on life?

81. What’s a book, song, or podcast that has shifted your mindset?

Everyday Joys

82. What’s your favorite way to start the day?

83. What’s a household item you’re grateful for?

84. What’s a scent that brings back good memories?

85. Name a piece of clothing that makes you feel cozy.

86. What’s a hobby or pastime you love?

87. Write about a time you laughed until you cried.

88. What’s a comfort food that brings back good memories?

89. What’s a TV show, movie, or book that has brought you joy?

90. Name a song that always lifts your spirits.

91. What’s a weekend tradition you enjoy?

Acts of Gratitude

92. What’s something you can do today to show gratitude?

93. Who is someone you need to thank today?

94. What’s a small way to spread kindness?

95. How can you show appreciation for yourself today?

96. What’s a way to practice gratitude when life feels hard?

97. Write a note of encouragement to your future self.

98. What’s something you can do to give back to your community?

99. How can you incorporate more gratitude into your daily routine?

100. What’s a small way to make someone’s day better?

101. What’s a gratitude habit you want to start?

Whenever life feels overwhelming or uncertain, return to these ideas. Let them remind you of the blessings, lessons, and simple moments that make life meaningful. Keep writing, keep reflecting, and most importantly, finding reasons to be grateful every day.