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A journal is a wonderful outlet to have. Learn the benefits of journaling and read 10 positive gratitude journal prompts that are perfect for a rainy day.
I love journals! Over the years, I have kept a *lot* of them. Gratitude journals, manifestation journals, random brain-dump journals, journals for poetry and writing pieces, you name it!
One of my all-time favourite things is the feeling of getting a brand new journal with a pretty cover, and bonus points for the cute designated new stationary (iykyk).
What is a journal?
There are many different kinds of journals out there with different uses, interiors and designs!
A journal is a book (usually a notebook) dedicated to some form of writing.
Some people may have one journal dedicated to one specific purpose such as a scripting manifestation journal or a shadow work journal whereas others may use their journal for multiple purposes such as using it as a diary, a gratitude journal and also using prompts designed for journaling.
Nowadays, there are a wide variety of journals to choose from.
To start, there is a trusty lined notebook (You can’t go wrong) and also blank journals, which are great if you like to get creative with your interior.
There are also a lot of journals with printed interiors that have designs including infographics, daily check-ins and of course, prompts.
What are the benefits of journaling?
Depending on your journaling practice, there are a range of positive benefits! It is a great outlet to have which contributes to better mental health.
Not only can you turn the practice of writing in a journal into a daily self-care ritual, it is a healthy habit to form which if you enjoy it, is a positive and wonderful thing to engage in daily.
Some benefits of journaling include:
- Increased gratitude
- Increased positivity
- A tool for self-discovery
- Contributes to overall better mental health
- Encourages self-improvement
- A healthy outlet for thoughts and feelings
- Aiding in processing feelings and experiences
- Encourages creativity
- A form of self-care
Gratitude journal ideas
Now that you are familiar with the whole journal thing, here are 10 gratitude journal ideas and prompts to use in your journal.
I loveee these gratitude prompts! They make good go-to journal prompts for rainy days, and when you are stuck on what to write. Another positive is that they’re awesome pick-me-ups, a lot of the prompts are designed to inspire gratitude, appreciation and excitement and are focused on not only the past and future but also encourage reflection on the present moment.
10 Gratitude journal prompts
1. What is one thing I am grateful for in my current environment? How does it make me feel right now?
2. What am I looking forward to the most this month? Why this one thing in particular? How do I currently feel about it?
3. What is one thing that has made me happy today so far? Why did it make me happy?
4. What am I looking forward to the most this year? Why? How am I feeling about it right now?
5. What is my favourite childhood memory? Why is it my favourite? How does it make me feel?
6. What made me smile this week? What happened? How did I feel?
7. What three things from the past week make me feel proud of myself? Why?
8. What hobby/new skill am I excited to explore further? What am I enjoying the most so far about this experience in general?
9. List one thing you are grateful for experiencing today using one of the five senses. E.g. The view of the sunset or the smell of a scented candle. Why am I grateful for this?
10. What do I love the most about myself lately? Why? How do I feel?
Thanks for stopping by & reading!
Which gratitude journal prompts are your favourite?
