Gratitude Mindset Journaling Prompts | November 2021
You might think that starting and making regular entries into a gratitude journal just piles on the pressure when you have so many other things to do every day.
But it is like any new habit, once you get used to making entries in your gratitude journal it will become easier as time goes by and you will start to look forward to it.
So before we get to this month’s prompts I want to explain the most important benefits of having a gratitude journal.
Once you know about the benefits hopefully, it will provide you with the motivation to start a gratitude journal and keep up with it daily.
Here are some of the major benefits of a gratitude journal:
It will help you to be more Positive
There is something very powerful about writing things down – nobody really fully understands this but it just seems that you are making more of a commitment when you put pen to paper.
After a while of writing down the things that you are really grateful for in your life and the reasons why it will provide you with a much more positive outlook.
If you are focusing on the good things about your life then you are not experiencing negative thoughts which have the opposite effect.
The fact that you are writing down what you appreciate really cements how you feel about your life. Positivity will bring you the things that you want in your life while negativity will take them away from you.
Related: How You Can Harness the Power of Gratitude
You will sleep better
I recommend that you make entries in your gratitude journal in the morning and in the evening before bed. When you come to the evening before you go to sleep you can reflect on the events of the day and find a number of things to be grateful for.
By identifying and expressing your gratitude for these things and then writing this all down in your gratitude journal you will feel more relaxed.
You will find that you will fall asleep a lot faster after a while doing this. A good night’s sleep is very important as it provides many physical and mental health benefits.
It will give your Self Esteem a boost
People that have low self-esteem tend to focus on the negative and this can lead to having a very low opinion of yourself. When you express your gratitude for the people and things in your life then this will have the opposite effect and you will feel really good about yourself.
By showing gratitude regularly you will be far less likely to compare yourself to others. This can really drive down your self-esteem if you think that other people in your life are better than you.
Writing down what you are grateful for will also reduce any feelings of jealousy or resentment that you may have.
Reduce your Stress and improve your health
While you cannot avoid stress altogether, your attitude of gratitude will help you to deal with it more effectively. There are also physical and mental health benefits from leading a gratitude-based life and your gratitude journal will support this.
If you haven’t guessed by now, this month is all about having a grateful mindset and these prompts are just what you need to jumpstart your thinking process as you journal!
Choose ONE prompt each day and dedicate 5-10 minutes to writing your answer. If your time runs longer because you have a lot to write, it’s okay. Keep writing!
Be as creative as you like here…the sky’s the limit!
Grateful mindset Journaling Prompts - November 2021
What do you want to do this month? Write your goals for the month, and think about what you need to do to accomplish them.
What are you excited about in the coming month?
Name someone that you are grateful for.
Who is your best friend and why?
How do you show your friends gratitude?
List 5 compliments you can give to others.
What was an act of kindness someone showed you?
What is the biggest gift in your life right now?
Look outside. What is something you are grateful for right outside?
Name a holiday tradition you love and look forward to each year?
What is something you take for granted?
Who is someone you take for granted?
Who is someone that inspires you on a regular basis?
Mid-Month Review: We’ve been focusing on your annual goals, but how are your goals for this month coming along? What can you accomplish in the remainder of the month?
Write about a hidden blessing in a difficult situation.
List the 3 best things that happened to you today.
Write about why you love where you live?
What piece of technology are you most grateful for?
What modern inventions are you grateful for?
Describe a smell that always makes you smile and why.
Share a quote that speaks to your heart.
Write about something that makes your life easier.
What are you most grateful for this season?
Name an item or food/meal that brings you comfort.
Today is Thanksgiving Day in the US. List 10 things you are grateful for right now.
Describe a time in your life when you did something scary and succeeded.
Write about a life lesson you’ve learned.
What good things happened this month? What were your favorite moments?
Month in Review: What lessons did you learn this month?
Month in Review: How did this month go? Which goals did you complete? What do you still need to work on?
BONUS PROMPT: What is a basic skill you learned as a child that you are grateful for? (how to tie your shoes, how to read/write, how to tell time, etc.)
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The new daily journaling prompts for December come out on the last Monday of the month. Look for them on November 29th.
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