Let me tell you that practicing gratitude changed my life! But let me also tell you that it took me TEN years of trying on and off before I found and understand WHY and HOW it works.

Gratitude journaling is a practice that can help you cultivate a more positive and appreciative mindset. I often got stuck- and occasionally still do- in these “what if” spirals. What I can tell you is that, if you practice gratitude regularly, slowly & surely you will begin looking for things to be grateful for. In the darkest days, you will start noticing good things. When you start running out of things to be grateful for- THAT is when you truly start feeling appreciation and THAT is when our mindset begins to change.

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mixing it up.

While the basic idea of gratitude journaling is to regularly record things you’re grateful for, there are so many different methods you can use to keep your practice unique and refreshing. That’s why I’m sharing 30 unique gratitude journal methods that I’ve practiced over the last 6 months or so in hopes to inspire you. Try using a new one each day for the next 30 days, and begin incorporating your favorites into your journaling routine. (or start a journaling routine if you haven’t already!)

*please note that a some of these techniques came from or were inspired from videos, internet searches, and readings that I’ve done over the past year. When I was originally doing these practices for myself, I didn’t write down where I saw them as they were only for my eyes. If any of these prompts look familiar to a source, please let me know so that I can thank them properly.*

seeing gratitude sprout all around you.

Gratitude Dumping

Journal dumps are by far my favorite, they always have been. To do this with practicing gratitude as the main goal, all you have to do is fill the page with everything you can think of to be grateful for!

Gratitude Prompts

Use specific prompts to guide your writing. Examples include “What made you smile today?” or “Who are you thankful for and why?”

The 5 Minute Journal

Find the 5 minute journal here!

Write 3 things you are grateful for.

List 3 things down that would make today great.

Think about 3 things that you have control over, and write those down.

And then write down an affirmation about your day.

Letters of Gratitude

Write a letter to someone who is a constant in your life, expressing your gratitude. You don’t have to send it, but the act of writing can create a greater sense of awareness and gratitude in your mind & heart.

Look Forward

Fill the page with all the things you can think of that you are looking forward to.

By way of Reflecting

Write down one lesson you learned today. It could be as simple as something new at work, or as deep as something you realized about yourself.

What is a manifestation that occurred today- something beautiful or unexpected that you envisioned.

Write down all of today’s wins.

Get Even Deeper

Write another dump of things that you are grateful for. This time be more SPECIFIC. Write down WHY you are thankful for the things on your list. Now with each thing on your list, sit with it for a moment. Completely absorb it and feel that wave of gratitude. 

keeep up the momentum ❤️

Find Praise in Your Journey

Write down everything that you gave you gratification during the last 24 hours. Why are you thankful for these things?

Keep Digging

Fill out at least one page of absolutely everything that comes to you mind.

Go back and circle words or names of things or people you are thankful for within your writing. 

Using Your Senses

Use your senses by noting things you are grateful for that you can see, hear, smell, taste, and touch.

Knowing that You Make an Impact

Fill a page with things that YOU have done to create joy in the world. 

This can include things you’ve done for yourself, for others, or for the planet without obligation.

Take Your “Hot Girl Walk” to a New Level

Take a walk and mentally say “thank you” to things around you. When you return, jot them down in your journal.

You ARE Winning!

Fill the page with all of the “wins” you’ve had in your life.

You’ve Heard the Word, Now Use it! Manifest!

Fill the page with thankfulness for all of the things that you want to happen in your life in terms that will create materialization. (Ei: I’m grateful for being able to run a marathon soon. Or “I’m grateful for getting a promotion in the near future.”

your mind is expanding. 🙏

Make this your turning point. Find new inspiration, dig deeper, journal your way through the hump. When you get through the hard days, you begin to grow!

Time for a Quick Review!

Skim through the last week’s of entries.

How have you grown over the last two weeks?

What are some things you notice yourself doing that you didn’t do 2 weeks ago?

Give yourself the acknowledgment you deserve ❤️

Start Your Gratitude in the Morning.

Write down a favorite quote about how you want your day to go.

What is one thing that you recognize that brings you joy for today?

Write down where you want to focus finding gratefulness. This might be wherever you’re feeling a negative energy pull from (ei: work, hobby, friend drama, your health) and find the gratitude within.

Your Person,

Dedicate a journal entry to a specific person and list all the reasons you appreciate them.

Before Bed Gratitude.

How do you feel about your day?

Write down some happy moments from your day.

What is one thing you want to accomplish tomorrow?

Feel Accomplished.

Do the thing that you wrote about yesterday.

What does fulfilling your promises to yourself feel like?

Gracious for the Tough Times.

Write about challenges you faced and what you learned or gained from them.

Be Loud & Proud!

Using 1-3 words, write, fill your page with things, people, places, etc. that you want to show thankfulness for.

finding things to be thankful for will shift your entire perspective on life.

Can you be Grateful for Your Own Actions.

How can I start my day off on the ‘right foot’?

Do the thing.

Through the Seasons

Focus on different seasons and what you’re grateful for during each time of year.

You’re Allowed to be Happy.

What are things that bring you joy that you are grateful for?

Repeat After Me: “I am Thankful for all my Growth.”

List something you’re grateful for that helps you grow as a person.

Comfort Comes in Many Forms.

What is something that you’re grateful for that brings you comfort?

Aspiring to be Better, Do Better, or Live Better is to Breathe Day,

Think about something you’re grateful for that allows you to pursue your passions.

Music is Everywhere. Pay Attention to it.

What is a song, artist, or musical component in your life that you’re grateful to have?

The 10/10/10 Method.

Write down 10 desires That you have.

Then, write down 10 things that you’re grateful for.

Lastly, write down 10 things you love to do.

Meditation into Gratification.

Meditate on things you’re grateful for and then write about your experience and insights.

Recap.

I encourage you to reflect on the mindset changes that you’re grateful for that happened in the last month. Do you see any progress from the journey you’ve been on?

Practicing these gratitude journal methods has enriched my life in ways I couldn’t have imagined. By consistently focusing on the positive and acknowledging the good, I have developed a more optimistic and appreciative outlook on life. Try these methods for yourself and see how they can transform your perspective and overall well-being.

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