Journal Prompts · Gratitude Without the Cliches

Gratitude Without the Cliches.

For anyone whose gratitude list keeps repeating the same three answers. These prompts point at small, specific things you would miss if they were gone. Two sentences a day is plenty.

  1. What worked today without you having to think about it?
  2. Name one thing you use every day and never notice.
  3. Who made your day slightly easier, maybe without knowing it?
  4. What's something you once wished for that you now barely notice?
  5. Finish this: I'm glad I didn't have to ___ today.
  6. What smell, sound, or taste was good today?
  7. Something free made today better. What was it?
  8. What did past-you do that present-you is thankful for?
  9. Which small comfort would you miss most if it disappeared tomorrow?
  10. What went fine today that could have gone wrong?
  11. Name a person you never thank because they're always there.
  12. What part of your ordinary routine would you defend if someone tried to change it?

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