Ep. 114 - Gratitude Party: Journaling for Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, we’re slowing down and tuning into the power of gratitude with 5 fresh journal prompts to help you connect with the joy in your life. Whether you’re gathered with family or taking a quiet moment for yourself, these prompts will inspire you to embrace what matters most. From reflecting on impactful people to discovering hidden blessings, we’re setting the tone for a meaningful holiday season.

Plus, don’t forget to join us every Wednesday night at 6 PM PST for Journal Party LIVE—a free weekly livestream where we journal together and share insights as a community. Tune in through YouTube, Facebook, or the app.

Let’s make this Thanksgiving one to remember. Grab your journal and hit play!

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Transcript

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You're listening to the journal party podcast, where every week we get together for the ultimate journal jam sesh, as we journal through life together as a community. My name is Alex Gallner and I'll be your host. So here's how it works. I'll give you a journal prompt in a groove and you just start writing. After a few minutes, you'll hear a little bell. It sounds like this and we'll move on to the next prompt. After a couple of minutes, you'll hear that bell again, and we'll move on to the next prompt. And we'll just keep going on like that until we're finished. Feel free to write on whatever you like, or even just follow along in your car. If you finish before the bell, you can try to dig deeper and elaborate, or just chill out and enjoy the tunes. Don't overthink it, there's no wrong way to do this. So, welcome to the party. Journal Party. What's up party people? Welcome back to Journal Party. I don't know about you, but this time of year always has me thinking about gratitude, family, and food. Can we talk about pie for a second? Because there's always that one person at Thanksgiving who brings the best pie, right? If you're lucky, it's you. If you're unlucky, it's store bought pumpkin pie. Zero flavor. I'd still eat it. I digress. Anyway, Thanksgiving is more than the food. It's about slowing down and reflecting on the good stuff. And connecting with what truly matters. So today, we're going to be jamming through five journal prompts to tap into the power of gratitude, connect with your personal joys, and set the tone for the holiday season. So, open up your journal, grab a slice of pie if you want, and, uh, let's get this party started! Here comes prompt number one! What is one moment this year that filled you with gratitude? Think about a time that made your heart feel full. Big or small, it all counts. Prompt number two. Write about someone who has impacted your life in a positive way recently. How have they shaped your perspective or brought joy into your life? Prompt number three. What's something simple that brings you joy during this season? Maybe it's crisp fall air, warm drinks, or the chaos of family gatherings. Prompt number four. What challenges are you grateful for? Reflect on a difficulty that helped you grow or showed you how strong you really are. Prompt number five. How do you want to carry the spirit of gratitude forward into the rest of the year? Imagine ways to keep that Thanksgiving energy alive in your everyday life. I don't know why I'm doing this, but I'm going to do it anyway. Alrighty, party people. Take a deep breath and let that gratitude settle in. Thanksgiving can be such a busy time, but taking even a few minutes to reflect can shift your whole mindset. So let's bring that thankful energy into the season ahead. And hey, if you're loving these props, check out our app for more guided journaling, mood and energy trackers, and an incredible supportive community. You can also connect with me on Instagram at journalpartyomg, or my personal handle at alexgalner, and I would love to hear about your journaling journey, so DM me and don't forget to leave a review if you're enjoying the show. One last reminder, join us every Wednesday night at 6 p. m. Pacific Standard Time for Journal Party Live. It's a free live stream where we journal through the latest programs together, share insights at the end, and it's just fun to connect as a community. It's such a great time. You can tune in through our YouTube channel, our private Facebook group, or even directly through our app. The links of all those are in the show notes. And thank you so much for journaling with me today. As you head into Thanksgiving, take a moment to really savor what's good in your life, no matter how big or small. Gratitude has this to say. to bring us back to center. So let's carry that into the week. All right, party people. All right. Happy Thanksgiving. Party on.