Gratitude prompts for mindful journaling
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There’s no one way to write a gratitude journal: this nostalgic practice can help you heal, self-reflect, improve your mental state of being, and become more efficient and productive in your work life too – the most important part is to begin. Here are some prompts to get you started.
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Before you begin
Keep in mind that when writing with mindfulness, it helps to be specific. Recalling things in more detail can help make past events feel more intimate and special to you. There also isn't one perfect way to write your journal: try rhyming or poetry if that keeps your ideas flowing, keep things casual with a simple bullet list on your busier days, or try drawing and sketching out your thoughts for a fresh daily dose of creative release. Why not also develop your visual thinking by using stickers, washi tape, polaroid photos, or other textural elements to add more creative flair and substance to your journal. The more inspiring your journal becomes to you, the more likely you'll go back to revisit your entries – beneficial to tracking your progress.
25 Prompts
What am I most grateful for today?
What (or who) made me laugh today?
What is one positive thing which happened to me today?
What is one thing I’ve learned about myself today?
Who am I most grateful to have in my life?
Who do I admire most in life and why?
What do I love most about my career and why?
What does my ideal kind of day look like?
What is my favourite part of the morning or evening?
What is something I find comfort in?
What is my favourite song, book or film, and why?
What quality or skills am I thankful for having?
What (or who) have I taken for granted lately?
What is one compliment which made me feel good?
What is one item I treasure most?
Where is my favourite place to be?
What is one feature I love most about my body?
What is my biggest guilty pleasure?
What is one memory which makes me happiest or most proud?
What challenge am I most grateful for lately?
What is one future event I’m excited about and why?
What life experience has had the biggest impact on me?
What is one life-changing event which turned out to be a blessing in disguise?
Why does my future self deserve to be happy?
Why is gratitude important to me?
Keeping track of your feelings
After writing an entry, give yourself time to reflect on them too. Writing your thoughts doesn't always mean you've let them go – it can simply mean that you've acknowledged them. So self-reflection is a vital part of the process: it gives you the capability to heal and process information. It's also perfectly okay to revisit past journal entries too: diving back into past events and memories, coming to terms with how you feel about them now compared with before, will help you track your progress. No matter where your journaling takes you, always treat yourself with thankful kindness. ✺
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