Daily Gratitude Prompts to Help You Notice the Good

A Simple Way to Practice Gratitude Each Day

If you are like me and on your self-evolution journey, I'm sure you have heard about the power of gratitude. Its one of the most simple things you can do to shift your energy and feel good (almost instantly)

Think about this - whatever you focus your energy on is what you experience. For example, think about conversations you have with friends. How often do you talk about something thats bothering you vs the amount of times you talk about what's good in your life.

This was me... and when one of my friends asked me this question - "hey, isn't it interesting that we always talk about what's not so good in our life?" That stopped me in my tracks.

From that moment on, I made a conscious choice to focus more often on what made e feel happy. Over time, that small shift changed how I experience my days, and eventually became part of what inspired Uncage Your Life.

(you can read more about that here in my Uncage Your Happy Blog Post

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Making Gratitude a Habit (Without Overthinking It)

Using prompts is one of my favorite ways to practice gratitude. One thoughtful question is enough to slow down, reconnect, and bring awareness to the good woven into your everyday life.

Some days your answers will come easily. Other days thet might be a bit more quiet. Both are part of the practice.

What matters most is finding a rhythm that feels natural to you.

And if you can, I highly recommend practicing daily. Over time, it helps strengthen what I like to think of as your gratitude muscle, making it easier to notice the good as it’s happening.

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A Few Daily Gratitude Prompts to Return To

Here are some of my favorite daily gratitude prompts. Start with one and see what comes up:

• What made me smile today?

• What felt supportive or steady, even in a small way?

• What moment helped me slow down or feel present?

• Who or what am I grateful for right now?

You can answer one, a few, or all of them. There is no right or wrong way to do this.

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Going a Little Deeper

Over time, I found that having a dedicated place to write made this practice feel more intentional and easier to return to. That’s what inspired me to create the Uncage Your Life Gratitude Journal: a simple, structured journal for daily reflection and appreciation.

If you’d like to deepen your gratitude practice, you can explore the journal here.

And remeber, these prompts in this blog post are always here for you to come back to.

I’m excited for you to experience the power of gratitude in your own way. 💛

Written from my heart,

Heather Alice-Marie

P.S. Want to keep the momentum going? Choose what feels good for you:

→ Try a free somatic audio session to calm your mind and reconnect with your body.

→ Join my email Community - Get the Spark!

→ Start your daily gratitude practice with the Uncage Your Life Journal.

Let's connect on IG: @heatheralicemarie  and Substack💛

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About Heather Alice-Marie

Heather Alice-Marie is a somatic healing practitioner and the founder of Uncage Your Life.

Her work centers on creating space for somatic self-evolution through body awareness, presence, and intentional reflection.

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Questions You Might Have About Gratitude Prompts & Daily Practice

Q: What is a daily gratitude practice?

A: Daily gratitude practice is a simple habit of intentionally noticing and reflecting on what you appreciate. It can be as small as answering one question, writing one sentence, or pausing to acknowledge a moment that felt supportive or meaningful.

Q: How do gratitude prompts help?

A: Gratitude prompts give your mind a place to land. Instead of overthinking or forcing positivity, a prompt gently guides your attention toward what’s already present. Over time, this helps gratitude feel more natural and easier to access.

Q: How often should I practice gratitude?

A: You can practice gratitude as often as feels supportive to you. Many people find that a daily practice, even just a few minutes, helps build consistency and awareness. What matters most is choosing a rhythm you can return to regularly.

Q: Do I need to write a lot when using gratitude prompts?

A: Not at all. One word, one sentence, or even a quiet reflection is enough. Gratitude doesn’t depend on how much you write, it’s about the intention behind the practice.

Q: Can gratitude journaling really shift how you feel?

A: Yes. When you regularly focus your attention on what feels supportive, meaningful, or steady, your nervous system begins to soften. Over time, this can create more calm, clarity, and emotional balance throughout your day.

Q: Do I need a gratitude journal to start?

A: You don’t need anything special to begin. Gratitude can be practiced anywhere. That said, many people find that having a dedicated gratitude journal makes the practice feel more intentional and easier to return to over time.