As Canadian Thanksgiving nears, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the importance of gratitude and how it can positively impact our lives. One powerful way to cultivate gratitude is through journaling. By taking a few moments each day to write down our blessings, express our appreciation, and engage with gratitude prompts and affirmations, we can experience a positive shift in our reality.
Remember, practicing gratitude is not just limited to one day or special occasions; it should be an ongoing practice in our daily routines. Expressing gratitude and giving thanks can enhance our overall well-being and help us experience a deeper sense of contentment. So, grab your journal and start cultivating a grateful heart this Thanksgiving season.
Journal Prompts
1) What is your most memorable Thanksgiving moment?
2) What are you grateful for this season?
3) What are 3 physical things that you are grateful for?
4) What are 3 non-physical things that you are grateful for?
5) What’s 1 achievement that you are proud of this year?
6) What brings you joy at the end of each day?
7) List 3 things you love about the fall season.
8) What’s your favorite fall or Thanksgiving tradition and why?
9) What fall inspired song or movie brings you comfort?
10) List 3 things you’re looking forward to this Thanksgiving.
Affirmations
1) I am excited to embrace this new season of change.
2) I am grateful for a safe and comfortable place to call home.
3) I am grateful for my health and the health of my loved ones.
4) I am thankful for the loving and supportive relationships in my life.
5) I am grateful for the health and unconditional love from my pets.
6) I am grateful for all of the meaningful connections that I’ve made.
7) I am thankful for all of the goals that I’ve achieved thus far.
8) I am grateful to be surrounded by good company.
9) I appreciate the beauty of nature and its grounding effects.
10) I am open to receiving more blessings, abundance, and love.
As we gather with loved ones around the dinner table this Thanksgiving, let us not only savor delicious meals but also express genuine gratitude for all that we have been blessed with. By engaging with gratitude prompts and affirmations, we can foster a mindset of appreciation and shift our focus towards the abundance in our lives. What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? I’d love to hear your thoughts! For more prompts and affirmations, visit my wellness tag here.
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Karalee says
I love that you shared both journal prompts and affirmations. I’m all for practicing gratitude, and I’ll definitely have to do some of these prompts since Thanksgiving is soon in the US too
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I’m glad you enjoyed the prompts and affirmations! There are so many ways to practice gratitude and I love the combination of both. Thank you for reading Karalee!
Heidi | The Frugal Girls says
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of year, so I really appreciated your helpful list of journal prompts.
These were such fabulous ideas!
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Thank you Heidi! Thanksgiving is such a special holiday and I’m glad to hear it’s one of your favourites too.
Sam - Thrift Plan Enjoy says
Great affirmations – they make me feel ready for the season change & also more family time!
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Yes! It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the new season and spend more time with our loved ones. Thank you for reading Sam!
Bexbookandstuff says
Thanks for this post! Being English we do not celebrate Thanksgiving, however I am always in the market for practicing a b it of gratitude AND AFFIRMATIONS! There are some lovely ideas here to get people started! Happy thanksgiving to you.
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That’s wonderful to hear, Bex! Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed your weekend!
Ashley says
I loved this post! I think cultivating a mindset that is focused on gratitude is so powerful, and is worth it every single day of the year. It is so nice to have a holiday that does remind us to reflect on what we are thankful for though, and I love these journaling prompts and affirmations you listed!
Wishing you a fantastic weekend, friend! 🙂
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Thank you Ashley! I absolutely agree, it’s a great holiday that reminds us to practice gratitude more often. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed your weekend!
ER LeVar says
Some great ideas for meditating on gratitude! I think we can often forget about personal reflection in the holiday season, but it is so important.
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Yes, reflecting through the holiday seasons serves as a great reminder to be grateful for what we have. Thank you for reading ER!
Lauren says
Seasons are a great time to journal and reflect. These are some great journal prompts. Thank you for sharing.
Lauren – bournemouthgirl
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I agree! Thank you for reading Lauren!
Corinne says
Great affirmations. We don’t celebrate thanksgiving here but I would love to experience it!
Corinne x
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It’s a great holiday to experience, especially the comfort foods! Thank you for reading Corinne!
Melissa says
What a wonderful way to reflect on all that you’re grateful for! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🙂
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Thank you Melissa! Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Molly | Transatlantic Notes says
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time to connect with all the things that brings meaning, purpose and joy; these affirmations and journal prompts are ideal to help focus on what we are grateful for. Thanks for this — I needed it!
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Absolutely! It’s a great reminder to practice gratitude more often. Thank you for reading Molly!
Candice says
Thank you for sharing these journal prompts and affirmations for Thanksgiving! I love the idea of reflecting on what we’re grateful for and cultivating a grateful heart. These prompts are a great way to get started and I can’t wait to try them out in my own journal.
Candice x
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I’m so glad you’ll be trying these prompts in your journal. Practicing gratitude always uplifts my spirits! Thank you for reading Candice!
Fransic verso says
These are great affirmations, I will save them to use them. Love using affirmations a lot and help me so much.
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That’s awesome Fransic! I’m so glad affirmations have been so helpful for you. Thank you for reading!
Jodie says
Wonderful post! I’m just not one to journal but the affirmations speak to me immensely. I’m so grateful for many things in my life and I don’t take these things for granted. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Winnie!
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That’s great to hear Jodie! I’m so happy the affirmations resonated with you. Thank you for reading and I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving!
Klaudia Zuberska says
Hello!
Very beautiful and very good post. Your words make me feel joy and gratitude every day. Beautiful inspiration!
Greetings from Poland!
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I’m so happy to hear this! Thank you for reading Klaudia!