Journal Prompts for Giving Thanks
Journal prompts can be used in a number of ways. Are you looking for a writing challenge? Want to push yourself as a writer? Do you need ideas to trigger a good writing session?
Journal writing is excellent for stretching and tightening your writing muscles, and journal prompts can help you use your journal creatively and effectively.
Recently, I shared the benefits of keeping an appreciation journal. In keeping with the theme of November (at least here in the U.S.), today I’d like to present a set of journal prompts for giving thanks.
Journal Prompts
You can use one of these journal prompts of use all of them. You might even want to start a journal just for gratitude. Such a journal is a great way to remind yourself of all the things in life for which you are grateful, and to keep your mind in a positive space.
Choose just one of these journal prompts, or use all of them over the next few days to write entries in your journal about what you’re thankful for.
- One of the best experiences of my life was… I am grateful for that experience because…
- Appreciating little things like a sunset or a delicious meal is important to me. Some of the little things that I appreciate are…
- People aren’t perfect, but even with all their flaws, they bring much happiness to my life. I am grateful for the presence of people I love because…
- There are lots of things I can do to make sure I feel grateful each and every day. Some of those things include…
- Sometimes, I need to remind myself that I have much to be thankful for. I can remember those things through journal writing, and by…
You can also simply make a list of all the things and people that make you feel grateful.
Feel free to use these journal prompts to inspire a comment. Tell us what you’re grateful for! And keep on writing.
Got any journal prompts to share? Leave a comment!
