659+ ‘Gratitude’ Writing Prompts
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Harvest Festival Tales
Imagine a local harvest festival unique to your fictional community, complete with culture, traditions, and rituals.
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Veterans Day Hero Chronicles
Share a story about a veteran you know or admire, painting a vivid picture of their service.
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Reflections on Gratitude
In spirit of Thanksgiving, write about three things you are grateful for and how they have made your life better.
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Thanksgiving From Another’s Perspective
Imagine celebrating Thanksgiving from a non-American’s perspective.
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Gastronomic Gratitude
Write a letter of gratitude to the food items that make your November memorable.
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Champion of My Heart
Compose an affectionate letter to a friend who has supported you during your toughest times.
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Heroes Around Us
Choose a local hero in your community—an everyday person who helps make the world a better place—and write about them.
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The Success Story
Recount a time when you successfully fulfilled a resolution and the impact it had on your life.
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Gratitude for Mother’s Sacrifices
Write a note expressing your deepest gratitude for the sacrifices that your mother made for you.
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Mother’s Day Reflections
Write a memoir piece about a Mother’s Day celebration that left a lasting impression on you.
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Monthly Gratitudes
At the end of each month, write about what you are grateful for – it can be the small everyday…
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Soldier’s Sacrifice
Write about a conversation you’d have with a soldier who has sacrificed for the country.
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Rediscovering Gratitude
Consider a simple moment from your day-to-day life for which you feel grateful. Write a detailed description of that moment…
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Influential Person
Write about someone who has had a significant influence on your life and explain what they taught you.
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Gratitude in Heartbreak
List five things you’re grateful for as a result of your heartbreak.
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Treasured Teachers and Mentors
Write a thank-you letter to one of your favorite teachers, detailing how they’ve positively influenced your life.
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An Imaginary Friend’s Letter
Compose an epistle to an imaginary friend, expressing gratitude for their companionship during your solitude.
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The Unsuspected Present
You found a surprise present in your home. Detail the sequence of events from that moment.
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Gratitude Countdown
Begin a countdown of gratitude, listing one thing each day that you are thankful for.
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The Kindest Gesture
Recall an act of kindness somebody showed you in December or during the holiday season.
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Winter’s Gratitude
Create a list of things you are grateful for this winter, including moments, people, objects, or feelings.
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Harvest Gratitude
List things you’re thankful for this November and write about why they matter to you.
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Letters for Earth
Pen a heartfelt letter to Mother Earth expressing your feelings about the current environmental situations and your commitment to her.
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The Gratitude Spectrum
Describe something that you once took for granted but now hold immense gratitude for.
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Celebrate a Savior
Write a thank you letter to someone who significantly impacted your life in a positive way.
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Gratitude Timeline
Create a chronological list of events, people, and things you are grateful for in your life.
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Bountiful Blessings
Write about a seemingly mundane object or occurrence that you are deeply thankful for.
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Embracing the First Sunbeam
Write about how you would feel and what you would do if you were the first person to meet the…
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Gratitude’s Power
Write about something you are grateful for and how it positively impacts your daily life.
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Gratitude in Simplicity
Write about a simple moment in your life that brought you unexpected peace and joy.
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Valuable Mentor Moments
Write about a person who has guided you through a part of your life whom you’re thankful for.
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Grateful for the Grind
Write about one challenging situation or phase in your life you are thankful for.
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Earth as an Inanimate Person
Personify Earth and write a letter to it about why we celebrate Earth Day.
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Gratitude for Self
Write about an aspect of your personality or an achievement for which you feel genuinely proud.
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Thankful for Simple Pleasures
Write about a simple joy or small pleasure in your life for which you are deeply grateful.
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Gratitude for Relationships
Write about someone who has had a significant impact on your life, expressing your deep sense of gratitude.
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Gratitude for Nature
Write about how the natural world — a favorite tree, a beautiful sunset, a calming rainfall — has impacted your…
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Thankfulness in Relationships
Choose a person in your life for whom you are thankful and write about why.
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Gratitude for Challenges
Dig into a past or present challenge and write about why you are (or could be) thankful for it.
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Unseen Helpers Gratitude
Imagine gratitude from the perspective of a work tool, utility, or household item that you use every day.
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Ordinary Beauty Appreciation
Choose something commonplace around you and write about why you are thankful for it.
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Annual Gratitude Review
At the end of each year, write down the top 10 moments you’re most grateful for from the year.
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The Gratitude Letter
Write a letter to a person you’re grateful for, detailing why you appreciate them.
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Gratitude Focus
Start each day by writing down three things you’re grateful for and elaborate on why.
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The Perfect Thanksgiving
Write about your ideal Thanksgiving day and the special events that would make it perfect.
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Highlighting Positivity
Express gratitude for the support and encouragement you’ve received throughout your high school journey.
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One Rose, Multiple Smiles
Imagine a scenario where you buy a single rose and pass it on to various people throughout the day.
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The Food Gratitude List
List your top 5 favourite healthy foods and elaborate on why you appreciate them.
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Gifting Gratitude
Imagine a homemade gift that you would create to express your gratitude to someone, describe what it would be and…
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Gratitude to Self
Compose a letter to yourself, expressing gratitude for your achievements, growth, and resilience.
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Daily Dose of Gratitude
Keep a daily gratitude journal for a week, listing five things each day that you are thankful for.
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Perspective of Gratitude
Write about a situation that was initially negative, but for which you have found reasons to be grateful.
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Gratitude in Relationships
Reflect on a person in your life that you are currently thankful for, and why.
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Presence Over Presents
Discuss a non-material gift you received in November and why it renders you grateful.
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Gratitude for Challenges
Write about a challenge you faced in November and how it shaped your perspective in a positive way.
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The Blessing of Bonds
Write about a person you met or got to know better in November and how you are grateful for their…
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Embracing the Autumn Essence
Compile a list of things engrained in November that you’re grateful for.
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Thankful for Thanksgiving Traditions
Write about your favorite Thanksgiving tradition and why it fills you with gratitude.
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Acts of Kindness
Describe an act of kindness, either done by you or received by you, for which you feel profoundly grateful.
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Thankful Landscapes
Choose a location or space that fills you with gratitude, and describe it in detail.
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Nourishing Gratitude
Describe a meal you are particularly thankful for and explore why it was special.
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Gratitude for April Showers
April’s known for its showers. Write about why you are thankful for times of emotional ‘rain’ in your life.
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April Holidays Gratitude
Reflect on the holidays that occur in April and why you are grateful for them.