A free printable gratitude journal template
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Download the free PDF, print it, and each evening write down 3 good things from the day with a few words on why. One sheet lasts a week.
Download the template
A4, 2 pages: 7 days of 3 good things, and a short look back at the end of the week.
Download the PDF- Something that went wellWhy it went well
- Something that went wellWhy it went well
- Something that went wellWhy it went well
Rather not print?
Get the same question by email each evening. Reply with your 3 good things and we keep them for you, free.
How to use it
- Keep the sheet by your bed with a pen.
- Each evening, write 3 things that went well today, big or small.
- Next to each, a few words on why it happened.
- At the end of the week, read the 7 days back and fill in the look back.
Why 3 things, and why “why”?
The template follows the 3 good things exercise from positive psychology. Writing down why something went well makes you notice your own part in good days, and keeps the list from turning into the same 3 things every night. Stuck? Use one of our 60 gratitude prompts.
Questions
Is the template free?
Yes. Print it as often as you like, for yourself, your family or a class.
What size is it?
A4. It also prints fine on US Letter if you choose “fit to page” in the print window.
How long should I use it?
Try one week first. In the original study, people who kept going after the first week got the most out of it.
Can I do this without paper?
Yes. Our free daily email asks the same question each evening; you reply, and your answers are kept in a private journal.