100 best gratitude journal questions

If you’re feeling stuck in your life and the circle of negativity, it’s time to try gratitude practice and these gratitude journal questions will help you get started.

When you ask yourself the right questions, you unlock a deeper level of gratitude. That’s why I’ve put together a list of 100 best gratitude journal questions. These prompts are designed to help you reflect on the positives in your life.

By answering these gratitude prompts, you will cultivate mindfulness and bring more positivity to your life. If gratitude journaling is not your thing, you can check Best gratitude exercises to boost your mood.

Gratitude journal questions are more than just writing prompts – they’ll do much more for you:

• You’ll start thinking more positively: When you center your thoughts on gratitude, you will shift your mindset from negative to positive. Whenever we focus on good in life, we can’t really be negative and think what in our life is not ok or wrong.
• It’ll help you be more mindful: Answering these questions will help you stay present because they’ll encourage you to think about specific moments or things you’re grateful for. Practicing gratitude will reduce your stress and increase your happiness.
• You’ll start appreciating more things: Whenever we start practicing gratitude our mindset changes to more positive, so we find more and more things in our life that are positive. We become more aware of the positive aspects of our life, which enhances our sense of appreciation.

By incorporating these prompts for your gratitude journal into your routine, you will make a positive change in your life. Writing these questions can help you stay consistent and focused on your goals. So, grab a pen, get cozy, and let’s start!

List of gratitude journal questions

1. List three things you’re grateful for today and why.
2. What made you smile today?
3. Write about a favorite memory and why it brings you joy.
4. List five people who positively impacted your life.
5. Reflect on a challenge you faced and what you learned from it.
6. Who do you wish you would spend more time with? Why do you enjoy spending time with them?
7. What is one thing you achieved today?
8. List three skills or talents you have and why you are grateful for them.
9. Describe a time when you felt truly appreciated.
10. What’s your favorite quote? What does it mean to you?
11. List three things that made you laugh today.
12. Reflect on a recent accomplishment and how it made you feel.
13. Write about a moment when you felt proud of yourself.
14. Describe a hobby or activity that brings you joy.
15. Which song lifts your spirits? Why?
16. What is the best gift you ever got? What was it, who gave it to you?
17. What are 10 things you own that make your life easier?
18. List three things you love about yourself.
19. Write about a goal you achieved and how you did it.
20. Write about a person you admire and why.

21. Write about a challenge you overcame and how it changed you.
22. Describe something beautiful you saw this week.
23. Write about a time when you felt supported. What happened, what helped you feel supported?
24. Write about a tradition or holiday you love and look forward to. What do you love about it? What’s your favorite thing about it?
25. Write about a person who has shown you unconditional love.
26. Write about a peaceful moment you experienced recently. Where were you, what were you doing, were you alone or with someone, what did you feel?
27. What is one good thing about the internet that you appreciate and are grateful for?
28. Write about a person who always makes you laugh. Who is that person, what do you love about them?
29. What does happiness mean to you? If you don’t feel happy, what would you need right now to truly feel happy?
30. Write about a dream or goal you’re working towards.
31. Write about a family member you’re grateful for and why.
32. List three things that make you excited about the future.
33. What are the highlights of your life right now?
34. Describe a day that went better than expected.
35. Write about a gift you received that meant a lot to you.
36. Describe a family tradition that you are thankful for.
37. List three ways you can show gratitude to others.
38. What was your favorite day ever?
39. Write about a piece of advice that has helped you.
40. List three things you love about your home.

41. When was the last time you felt truly happy? Where were you, who were you with, what were you doing?
42. List three things you appreciate about your job or school.
43. Choose 3 people so say thanks today and write about why you’re thankful for them.
44. What is your favorite thing about where and how you grew up?
45. What part of your life has changed for the better over the past year?
46. Reflect on a time when you felt truly alive.
47. What is something that always makes you laugh?
48. What is your favorite TV show and why do you love it?
49. List three things you’ve learned recently.
50. Reflect on a person who has made a difference in your life.
51. Describe a favorite holiday memory.
52. What is your favorite gift that you gave to someone else?
53. What is your favorite color? Why do you like it, what mood does it put you in?
54. Reflect on a positive change you’ve made in your life.
55. List three ways you can practice self-care.
56. Write about your favorite part of yesterday.
57. When you’re feeling down, what usually cheers you?
58. Write about a compliment you received and how it made you feel.
59. Describe a favorite childhood memory.
60. List three things you appreciate about the current season.

61. What are the things that you’ve done through the years that made you a better version of yourself?
62. List three things you enjoy doing in your free time.
63. Reflect on a piece of music that brings you peace.
64. Write about a time when you helped someone and how it felt.
65. Describe a favorite place to relax and why.
66. Write a letter of gratitude to someone. You don’t need to send or give it to them, just write it and feel the emotions of gratitude towards that person.
67. What privileges do you enjoy that others might not?
68. Describe a smell that brings you joy.
69. Write about a time when you felt inspired.
70. What activities could you do throughout the day to help cultivate gratitude?
71. Reflect on a person who always encourages you.
72. Describe a favorite way to spend a weekend.
73. Write about a recent success, no matter how small.
74. List three things you’re grateful for in your family.
75. What is your favorite weather? Why do you like it so much? How does it make you feel?
76. Write about yourself and find and express gratitude towards your life’s journey.
77. Write about a place you’d love to visit and why.
78. List three things you’re grateful for in your friendships.
79. Reflect on a moment of kindness you experienced.
80. What is the most fascinating thing about life in your opinion?

81. Write about a time when you felt truly understood. What made you feel understood? What did the other person do or say?
82. What is something that you’re looking forward to in the next year?
83. What is something that you’re looking forward to in your life?
84. What is a lesson in your life that has helped you?
85. Write about a time when you felt hopeful.
86. Which song always comforts you? Why? How does it make you feel?
87. What is your favorite part of your life?
88. Describe a favorite family activity.
89. Write about a time when you felt strong and capable.
90. List three things you appreciate about your body.
91. Reflect on a lesson you learned from a difficult situation.
92. Describe a person who always lifts your spirits.
93. Write about a time when you felt grateful for your health.
94. List three things you’re thankful for in nature.
95. Look around yourself and find 3 things that you can be grateful for, really feel the gratitude. It doesn’t matter which things, big or small.
96. Describe a moment when you felt truly peaceful.
97. Write a thank-you note to yourself.
98. List three things you appreciate about the present moment.
99. Who is the person in your life that you’ll call in an emergency?
100. Appreciate yourself for building the habit of gratitude, write about it, and write about the journey you’re on.

And don’t forget, you got this and everything will be ok!