100+ Gratitude Journal Prompts

Prompts to inspire your gratitude practice

Gratitude journal prompts are questions or statements that guide you to reflect on the positive aspects of your life. Examples include "What made you smile today?" and "Name three people who helped you this week." Research shows that people who practice gratitude journaling report feeling 25% happier. The Gratu app includes daily prompts built-in, making it easy to start your gratitude practice immediately.

Morning Gratitude Prompts

Start your day with intention using these morning gratitude prompts:

  1. What are three things you're looking forward to today?
  2. Who is someone you're grateful to have in your life right now?
  3. What's one simple pleasure you enjoyed yesterday?
  4. What ability or skill are you thankful for?
  5. What's something in your home that makes your life easier?
  6. What's a recent accomplishment you're proud of?
  7. Who made you feel loved or appreciated recently?
  8. What's a lesson you've learned that you're grateful for?
  9. What's something beautiful you noticed recently?
  10. What opportunity do you have today that others might not?

Evening Reflection Prompts

Wind down your day with these evening gratitude prompts:

  1. What made you smile today?
  2. What's one kind thing someone did for you today?
  3. What challenge did you overcome today?
  4. What moment today would you want to relive?
  5. What did you learn today?
  6. Who helped you today, even in a small way?
  7. What made today better than yesterday?
  8. What's something you took for granted today that you're now grateful for?
  9. What sensory experience did you enjoy today (taste, sound, sight)?
  10. How did you make someone else's day better?

Gratitude Prompts for Anxiety Relief

When you're feeling anxious, these prompts can help ground you:

  1. What's one thing in your life that feels stable right now?
  2. Name three things you can see right now that bring you comfort.
  3. Who is someone you could reach out to if you needed support?
  4. What's a difficult time you got through that makes you stronger today?
  5. What's something your body does for you without you thinking about it?
  6. What's a safe space you're grateful for?
  7. What's one worry from the past that never came true?
  8. What coping mechanism has helped you before?
  9. What's something you're capable of handling, even if it feels hard?
  10. What's one thing that's going right in your life right now?

Gratitude Prompts for Relationships

Strengthen your connections with these relationship-focused prompts:

  1. What quality do you appreciate most in your closest friend?
  2. What's a memory with a loved one that makes you smile?
  3. Who has believed in you when you didn't believe in yourself?
  4. What's something a family member taught you?
  5. Who is someone who makes you feel heard?
  6. What's a way someone has shown you love recently?
  7. Who has forgiven you when you made a mistake?
  8. What relationship has grown stronger over time?
  9. Who inspires you to be a better person?
  10. What's something you'd want to thank someone for but haven't yet?

Gratitude Prompts for Personal Growth

Reflect on your journey with these self-growth prompts:

  1. What mistake taught you something valuable?
  2. What's a fear you've overcome?
  3. What's something you can do now that you couldn't do a year ago?
  4. What habit are you grateful you developed?
  5. What's a book, podcast, or idea that changed your perspective?
  6. What's a boundary you're glad you set?
  7. What's something difficult you're currently working through that will make you stronger?
  8. What part of your personality are you most grateful for?
  9. What's a decision from your past that you're grateful you made?
  10. What opportunity for growth do you have right now?

Frequently Asked Questions

How many gratitude prompts should I answer per day?

Start with just one prompt per day. Quality matters more than quantity. Once you build consistency, you can expand to 2-3 prompts if you'd like. The key is making it sustainable enough to become a habit.

What if I can't think of anything to be grateful for?

Start small. Think about basics: clean water, a warm bed, a kind word from someone. Gratitude prompts help by directing your attention to specific areas. Even on hard days, there's usually something small to appreciate.

Do gratitude prompts actually work?

Yes. Research shows that people who write about gratitude weekly report feeling 25% happier than those who write about problems. Gratitude journaling has been linked to better sleep, reduced anxiety, and improved relationships. Explore all the science-backed benefits of gratitude journaling.

When is the best time to use gratitude prompts?

Both morning and evening work well. Morning gratitude sets a positive tone for your day. Evening gratitude helps you reflect and sleep better. Choose the time that fits your routine and you can stick with consistently. The Gratu app lets you set custom reminders for your preferred time.