Gratitude journal prompts
These are the 64 prompts gratij uses, one a day, each once before any repeats. They are short on purpose: each one can be answered in a sentence or two, on a good day or a bad one.
Pick any prompt below and answer it now in the free journal. There is no account to make — your entry stays in your browser until you choose to sign up.
People
- Who made your day a little easier, and how?Answer this one now
- Who taught you something you still use?Answer this one now
- Which friend are you glad to know, and why?Answer this one now
- What did someone say to you that stayed with you?Answer this one now
- Who would you like to thank, if you had the chance?Answer this one now
- What is something kind you saw someone do?Answer this one now
- Who is someone you can always ask for help?Answer this one now
- Who is someone you have not seen in a while and are glad to know?Answer this one now
- Who made you feel welcome somewhere?Answer this one now
- What is a kindness you did for someone recently?Answer this one now
- What is a conversation you enjoyed this week?Answer this one now
- Who is someone whose work makes your life easier, though you rarely see them?Answer this one now
- What is a question you are glad someone asked you?Answer this one now
Small pleasures
- What is one small thing that went right today?Answer this one now
- What did you eat or drink today that you enjoyed?Answer this one now
- What made you smile or laugh recently?Answer this one now
- What is something you are looking forward to?Answer this one now
- What is one thing about today you would keep if you could?Answer this one now
- What is a book, song or film you are grateful for?Answer this one now
- What is a memory from childhood you are glad to have?Answer this one now
- What is a small luxury you enjoyed recently?Answer this one now
- What was the best part of your morning?Answer this one now
- What was the best part of your evening?Answer this one now
- What is a piece of good news, however small?Answer this one now
- What is a simple pleasure you would recommend to anyone?Answer this one now
- What is something you saw today that was beautiful, even briefly?Answer this one now
- What is one thing you would tell a friend to appreciate about their day?Answer this one now
Body and health
- What is something your body let you do today?Answer this one now
- What sound, smell or sight did you notice today?Answer this one now
- What is something you did today just for yourself?Answer this one now
- What is a routine that makes your days better?Answer this one now
- What is something you can do today that you could not do before?Answer this one now
- What is a moment of rest you had today?Answer this one now
Progress and growth
- What went better than you expected this week?Answer this one now
- What is something you learned recently?Answer this one now
- What is a skill you have that you are glad you worked for?Answer this one now
- What is something you have now that you once wished for?Answer this one now
- What made today different from yesterday?Answer this one now
- What did you finish, fix or tidy lately?Answer this one now
- What is a strength you saw in yourself this week?Answer this one now
- What is a challenge you are glad you took on?Answer this one now
- What is something you are better at than you were a year ago?Answer this one now
- What is a decision you made that you are glad about?Answer this one now
- What is something you are grateful to your past self for?Answer this one now
- What is an opportunity you have that not everyone has?Answer this one now
- What is something you are proud of, even if no one else noticed?Answer this one now
Hard days
- What is a problem you no longer have?Answer this one now
- What helped you get through a hard moment lately?Answer this one now
- What is a mistake that taught you something useful?Answer this one now
- What is something that made you feel calm recently?Answer this one now
- What is something that made you feel cared for?Answer this one now
- What did you get to choose today?Answer this one now
- What is a hard day you got through that you are glad is behind you?Answer this one now
Home and place
- What is something you used today that you would miss if it were gone?Answer this one now
- Name a place you are glad exists.Answer this one now
- What is a comfort you often take for granted?Answer this one now
- What part of your home do you like most right now?Answer this one now
- What is something in nature you noticed this week?Answer this one now
- Which tool or object do you rely on every day?Answer this one now
- What is something about where you live that you appreciate?Answer this one now
- What made a chore or a task easier than it could have been?Answer this one now
- What is something in your day that worked without you having to think about it?Answer this one now
- What is a season, holiday or tradition you enjoy, and why?Answer this one now
- What is something in your bag or pocket you are glad to have?Answer this one now