50 Daily Gratitude Prompts to Make Journaling Easy

2025-07-04

Struggling with what to write in your gratitude journal? Here are 50 daily prompts to inspire your practice and make journaling easy.

A peaceful notebook and pen, inviting you to journal

Gratitude journaling is one of the simplest ways to boost your mood, reduce stress, and train your mind to focus on what's good in life. But if you've ever sat down with a blank page and thought, "What should I write today?" — you're not alone.

These 50 daily gratitude prompts can help you get started and build a habit you'll actually stick with. Use them in your notebook, your favorite journaling app, or try our free online gratitude journal to write and track your notes anytime.

📚 Why Use Gratitude Prompts?

Gratitude prompts give your brain a starting point. Instead of staring at an empty page, you have a question or idea to spark a memory, a feeling, or a small moment you might otherwise overlook.

✅ 50 Gratitude Journal Prompts

  1. What made you smile today?
  2. Name someone who helped you recently.
  3. What is something you're looking forward to?
  4. Write about a favorite place you've visited.
  5. What part of your daily routine do you enjoy?
  6. What was the best part of your morning?
  7. What small thing did you enjoy eating today?
  8. Name one thing you love about your home.
  9. Write about a skill you're proud of.
  10. Who is someone you can always rely on?
  11. What's one thing in nature you're grateful for?
  12. Write about a favorite song and why you love it.
  13. Name something about your health you appreciate.
  14. What made you laugh recently?
  15. What's your favorite time of day?
  16. Write about a childhood memory that makes you smile.
  17. What's something you're better at today than a year ago?
  18. Who inspires you right now?
  19. What's your favorite way to relax?
  20. Name one thing you're grateful for at work or school.
  21. Write about a recent kind gesture you received.
  22. What technology makes your life easier?
  23. What's something you're excited to learn?
  24. Write about a book or movie that moved you.
  25. Name one thing you love about your family.
  26. What do you like about the current season?
  27. Who made you feel loved this week?
  28. What's something delicious you ate recently?
  29. What physical ability are you thankful for?
  30. Write about your favorite hobby.
  31. What simple pleasure did you enjoy today?
  32. Who do you admire and why?
  33. What do you love about where you live?
  34. Write about a goal you've reached.
  35. What's a daily luxury you're grateful for? (e.g. coffee, a warm shower)
  36. Name something that always lifts your mood.
  37. Who is someone you can always talk to?
  38. Write about something good that happened unexpectedly.
  39. What are you proud of yourself for today?
  40. Name one thing you love about your personality.
  41. What's your favorite memory from this month?
  42. What have you done for yourself lately?
  43. Who made your life better in a small way this week?
  44. Write about a moment of peace you had recently.
  45. What makes you feel safe?
  46. What's something you're grateful for at home?
  47. Name a tool or app that makes your day better.
  48. What makes you feel hopeful right now?
  49. What is a habit you're proud of building?
  50. What are you grateful for right now, in this moment?

✨ Start Your Daily Gratitude Habit

You don't need to write a novel every day — one line is enough. What matters is the habit.

Ready to begin? Try our free online gratitude journal — get a new random prompt each day, save your notes, and see your gratitude grow.