Journaling Toward Gratitude

There is a lot to be said about the way you start your day. Many people say that setting your mind and heart in the right direction can literally affect everything that lies ahead of you. Since November is a month that calls forth thankfulness why not use it as a springboard to create the daily practice of a gratitude journal? Whether it be large scale thanks, like family and a roof overhead or the tiny details like a warm cup of tea or a lovely magazine to savor, there is much to be thankful for. Who knows, you may just keep it up all year long.

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Journals for Everyone

3 minute gratitude journal for kids next to 4 colored pencils that match the book's color scheme. — Courtesy of Amazon

Loving this bright and colorful 3 Minute Gratitude Journal for Kids with a reasonable time requirement for teaching children mindfulness techniques.

Gratitude journal placed next to a pencil, coffee mug, and notebooks. — Courtesy of Amazon

This idea of “cultivating and attitude of gratitude” is one we LOVE. This journal is prepared with 52 weeks of encouraging prompts.

Pink hardcover journal that says "grateful heart" on the cover next to an open book and a porcelain dish with pearl earrings in it. — Courtesy of Etsy

The shade of this blush colored journal is calming and sweet. We love the layout, with 6-months of gratitude writing prompts and daily affirmations.

Kraft paper covered brown notebook that says, always thankful, forever grateful" on the cover placed with a pink pen, small paperclips and a planted cactus. — Courtesy of Etsy

This journal is small enough to carry around and take your gratitude with you wherever you go.

Open journal with black string bookmark, with gray cover surrounded with desk essentials. — Courtesy of Etsy

A gratitude journal that sets up a morning and evening routine with a gorgeous linen cover, what’s not to love here?

Watercolor houses painted on a navy blue cover entitled, "My Gratitude Journal." — Courtesy of Target

Focus on your blessings with this sweet gratitude journal that’s easy for writers of any age to use.

Yellow covered journal for kids with "today Is great" in comic book style writing. — Courtesy of Target

Start them young! Practicing a healthy, positive mindset can start early in life with a fun journal for the little ones in your life. What a great way to start your kids day!

Gratitude Journal Alternatives

Small standing wooden tree with small slits for finding slips of green paper in them to make leaves. — Courtesy of Uncommon Goods

Create a centerpiece of gratitude if journal writing is not your thing. Decorate one of these together as a family for Thanksgiving, what a great way to start the evening. Stopping to be thankful can only warm your heart.

Glass jar with "grateful" written around the outside in gold calligraphy, filled with Kraft paper notes of thankfulness with a cork lid. — Courtesy of Paper Source

If you’re more of a “jot it down” kind of person this would be a great idea for you! Keep this jar on your counter and jot down a thankful note or a memory while your coffee brews each morning. This is also a sweet idea because you can sit down and look through these beautiful notes once the jar is filled.

Want more simply beautiful journaling ideas? Check out this post on The Power of a Journaling Nook.

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