Gratitude Journal Prompts: Transform Your Perspective and Foster Growth

50 Thankful Journal Prompts

Transform your perspective by discovering the power of gratitude, guided by an expert who transforms reflection into actionable insights. Imagine sitting with your favorite journal, finding solace in the beauty of nature, the comfort of your home, and the people who bring meaning to your life. Our enlightening discussion based on Estallion's "50 Thankful Journal Prompts" uncovers how gratitude isn't just a feel-good emotion—it's a potent tool for shifting focus from what's lacking to what's plentiful. Learn how just 20 minutes in nature can reduce stress hormones, turning everyday encounters with birds and flowers into mini-vacations for the mind.

Our guest shares personal stories of resilience, showing how gratitude can turn life's challenges into opportunities for growth and self-discovery. From navigating career setbacks to celebrating small victories like completing a novel, we explore the transformative role of gratitude in personal growth and achievements. Embrace the grounding force of gratitude, finding comfort in simple pleasures like a hot cup of tea or a calming walk. Listen to how acknowledging the little joys and victories can build confidence and propel you forward, making gratitude a steadfast anchor in your life.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome in everyone.
Today's deep dive is all aboutgratitude.
Pretty powerful stuff, right?

Speaker 2 (00:06):
It really is.

Speaker 1 (00:07):
We're taking a look at a blog post.
It's called 50 Thankful JournalPrompts.

Speaker 2 (00:11):
OK.

Speaker 1 (00:12):
It's from a company called Estallion, and they also,
not surprisingly, sell journals.

Speaker 2 (00:17):
Makes sense.

Speaker 1 (00:18):
So picture this it's evening.
You're cozy, maybe, with yourfavorite journal.
You're ready to explorethankfulness.

Speaker 2 (00:25):
I love that.

Speaker 1 (00:26):
And to guide us.
We've got an expert who knowshow to turn reflection into
action.

Speaker 2 (00:32):
I try.

Speaker 1 (00:32):
So what's the big deal about gratitude?
Is it more than just a nicefeeling?

Speaker 2 (00:36):
Yeah, way more Gratitude can really transform
things.

Speaker 1 (00:39):
Transform how.

Speaker 2 (00:40):
Well, it helps us focus on what we have, not
what's missing.

Speaker 1 (00:43):
I see.

Speaker 2 (00:44):
It's about appreciating the good stuff even
when things are tough.

Speaker 1 (00:47):
Like rewiring our brains to see the positive.

Speaker 2 (00:49):
Exactly.

Speaker 1 (00:50):
And writing can help right Absolutely.
I noticed that the LestallionPost has categories for their
prompts People, daily life,nature.

Speaker 2 (00:58):
Right.

Speaker 1 (00:59):
Challenges and personal growth too.

Speaker 2 (01:01):
Yeah, it shows how gratitude affects everything.
So true.
Okay, let's start with nature.
One prompt is what in naturereminded you of beauty or peace
today?
Oh nice, Even in a city,there's always something A
flower, a bird.

Speaker 1 (01:19):
You're right.
There's a study, just 20minutes in nature reduces stress
hormones Really, yeah.
So even a little bit of greenhelps.

Speaker 2 (01:26):
Like a mini vacation for your mind.

Speaker 1 (01:28):
Exactly.

Speaker 2 (01:28):
That piece reminds me of another prompt.
This one's about daily life.

Speaker 1 (01:31):
Okay.

Speaker 2 (01:32):
It asks how your home makes you feel safe, what you
love about it Interesting.
For me, coming home sitting inmy chair, that's instant calm.

Speaker 1 (01:42):
We take our homes for granted.
Sometimes.

Speaker 2 (01:43):
We do.

Speaker 1 (01:44):
They give us shelter, comfort, belonging.

Speaker 2 (01:46):
So true.

Speaker 1 (01:47):
This prompt makes you think about those feelings.

Speaker 2 (01:49):
It's appreciating the little things that make it home
, Exactly Like a scent, afavorite mug.
It reminds me of when I wasgoing through a rough time.
My apartment felt like my safeplace.

Speaker 1 (01:59):
That's how gratitude helps during tough times.

Speaker 2 (02:02):
It really does.
Speaking of tough times, let'stalk about the people category.

Speaker 1 (02:05):
One prompt asks who are you thankful for right now
and why?

Speaker 2 (02:10):
Hmm, good one.

Speaker 1 (02:11):
Have you ever felt gratitude deep into a
relationship?

Speaker 2 (02:15):
Totally Expressing gratitude makes things stronger.

Speaker 1 (02:18):
It creates good vibes .

Speaker 2 (02:19):
Exactly, and it's about appreciating those people,
not assuming they know.

Speaker 1 (02:23):
Right Could be a friend, family, even a kind
stranger.

Speaker 2 (02:27):
It doesn't have to be a big thing either.
A text, a call, a note, it allmakes a difference.
It really does.

Speaker 1 (02:34):
Okay, ready for something a bit heavier the
challenges category.

Speaker 2 (02:38):
Okay.

Speaker 1 (02:38):
These prompts could really shift your perspective.

Speaker 2 (02:41):
They can.
One asks how have paststruggles shaped you?
What strengths did you gain?

Speaker 1 (02:47):
Interesting.

Speaker 2 (02:48):
It's about seeing challenges as chances to grow.
Be resilient.

Speaker 1 (02:52):
Finding the lesson in the tough stuff.
I remember a career setback.
It was awful at the time.

Speaker 2 (02:56):
Oh, I bet.

Speaker 1 (02:57):
But it made me rethink things and I ended up on
a much better path.

Speaker 2 (03:00):
Challenges can lead to good things yeah.

Speaker 1 (03:02):
Even doing a challenge.
There's good stuff, right.

Speaker 2 (03:04):
Right.

Speaker 1 (03:04):
Like this prompt.
What small comforts help youthrough tough times.

Speaker 2 (03:08):
Even when it's hard, those little comforts can be
grounding.

Speaker 1 (03:11):
They remind you, you're not alone.

Speaker 2 (03:12):
Exactly.

Speaker 1 (03:13):
For me it's hot tea, a walk outside.

Speaker 2 (03:16):
Simple things, but powerful.

Speaker 1 (03:17):
They help me feel calm.

Speaker 2 (03:19):
Routines, rituals, those matter.

Speaker 1 (03:21):
Totally Okay.
Last category personal growth.
Celebrating wins, you know Ilike it this one asks what
achievement are you proud of?
How did it make life better?
Nice it's easy to just keeppushing for the next goal and
not appreciate what you've doneit's so true, celebrating no
matter how small the win keepsyou going builds confidence too.

(03:43):
I remember finishing my firstnovel took years, wow, almost
gave up so many times, I bet,but holding that book,
incredible feeling persistencepays off it does.
And then there's this prompt howdo you remind yourself to
celebrate?
How can you honor your growthtoday?

Speaker 2 (04:00):
love that sometimes you need a push to acknowledge
your own progress.
Right, it could be simplereflecting on how far you've
come.
A little treat telling someone.

Speaker 1 (04:09):
Yeah, yeah, giving yourself permission to be proud.
You know, talking about theseprompts gratitude isn't just
feeling good, it's choosing tosee things positively.

Speaker 2 (04:19):
It's a practice, something you work at, like any
skill.
The more you do it, the betteryou get.

Speaker 1 (04:23):
And it shows how these simple journal prompts you
know from that Lestallion blogcan be so powerful.

Speaker 2 (04:30):
They are and anyone can use them.

Speaker 1 (04:33):
You don't need anything special, just time to
think.

Speaker 2 (04:35):
Or a few minutes a day.

Speaker 1 (04:36):
So, for our listeners , what's the takeaway from all
these gratitude prompts?

Speaker 2 (04:41):
Well, gratitude is a skill, you can practice it.

Speaker 1 (04:43):
You can get better at it.
Yeah, exactly.

Speaker 2 (04:45):
And the prompts are a good place to start.

Speaker 1 (04:48):
It doesn't have to be complicated right?

Speaker 2 (04:49):
Not at all.

Speaker 1 (04:50):
It's about finding those moments, the things you
appreciate.

Speaker 2 (04:53):
Big or small?

Speaker 1 (04:54):
And using a journal helps.
It's like a dedicated space forgratitude.

Speaker 2 (04:59):
It is.
It helps you see how it changesthings.

Speaker 1 (05:01):
So find a comfy spot, get your journal and try those
prompts.

Speaker 2 (05:06):
You might be surprised what you discover.

Speaker 1 (05:08):
I think so too, and if you want more ideas, the
Listallion blog has tons ofstuff on journaling.
They do Well, thanks forjoining us on this gratitude
deep dive.
It's been fun, it has.
And listeners, here's somethingto think about.
What's one small thing you'regrateful for right now?
How does just noticing thatchange things?
Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning and keep diving

(05:31):
deep.