Explore these lovely gratitude prompts to grow your heart, find inner peace, and make your life a little more complete each day.
A few years back, I was stuck in a phase of burnout and depression.
It was a tough time for sure, but when I finally made it to the other side, I wanted nothing else but to embrace the beauty that is life.
And so began my journey from being a work-obsessed birdie to a gratitude goddess (yes, I shall call me that, coz I can. Joking, please ignore my cracked sense of humor).
Having realized that your mind needs to be happy first before you worry about success and stuff like that, I started actively working on my mental health.
And gratitude became my go-to practice for shifting my mindset and focusing on the good, especially on the rough days.
It’s simple, powerful, and, honestly, life-changing.
But here’s the thing—doing the same old ‘list three things you’re grateful for’ routine every day? That can start feeling a little repetitive, and dare I say, boring.
I get it. It’s a great starting point, but after a while, the magic can wear off, and you’re just checking off a box instead of truly feeling it.
That’s where gratitude prompts come in.
By diving deeper into specific questions or themes, you can keep your gratitude practice fresh, engaging, and more meaningful.
Trust me, it’s a whole different experience when you’re not just listing things but really exploring all the ways life is quietly (or loudly) amazing.
Read on to discover 30 of my favorite gratitude prompts to get started with your daily gratitude practice.
30 Gratitude Prompts To Get You Started
1. What’s something you usually take for granted but really appreciate today?
2. Name a simple pleasure that made you smile this week.
3. Who’s someone you’re grateful for, and why do they mean so much to you?
4. What’s a skill or talent you have that you often overlook?
5. What’s one thing about your body that you’re thankful for?
6. What’s something in nature that always fills you with awe?
7. What’s a piece of technology that makes your life easier?
8. Who’s a friend or family member who makes your world a little brighter just by being in it?
9. What’s something you’ve accomplished this year that you’re proud of?
10. What’s a hobby or activity that brings you joy when life feels hectic?
11. What’s a recent experience that reminded you of the kindness in others?
12. Name something you love about the place you live (even if it’s just the view from your window!).
13. What’s an opportunity you’ve had that you’ll never forget?
14. What’s one of your favorite memories, and why does it still make you smile?
15. What’s something you’ve done for yourself lately that felt like an act of self-care?
(You can always do something now and count that in, you know.)
16. What’s a book, podcast, or show that has positively influenced your mindset?
17. What’s a lesson you’ve learned from someone younger than you?
18. What’s a meal or food that never fails to comfort you?
19. What’s something that made you laugh today or this week?
20. What’s a past mistake you’re now grateful for because of the lessons it taught you?
21. What’s a dream or goal you’re happy to be working toward, even if you’re not there yet?
22. What’s a way you’ve grown or changed for the better in the last five years?
23. What’s something beautiful you noticed today?
24. What’s an unexpected moment of joy that you experienced recently?
25. What’s an occasion or tradition you cherish and look forward to?
26. What’s a song that lifts your mood no matter how many times you hear it?
27. What’s something about your daily routine that brings you a sense of peace or stability?
28. What is something you take for granted but couldn’t live without?
29. What is your favorite time of day, and why?
30. What’s a mistake that helped you grow?
Gratitude Should Be An Everyday Practice
Gratitude shouldn’t come to you when something big or life-changing happens.
True happiness and contentment lie in counting your everyday blessings and taking note of all that you have been blessed with.
These gratitude prompts will give you a gentle nudge to look a little closer, feel a little deeper, and remember that life, in all its simplicity, is pretty awesome.
So take a moment to breathe in the present, and start your gratitude journey today.
Pick a prompt from this list every day and write something on it in your journal, or just respond to it out loud or in your thoughts.
You’ll be amazed at how much there is to be thankful for.
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Enjoyed this collection of gratitude prompts? Think up a new one and drop it for me in the comment box. I’d love to respond to prompts from you!
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