Gratitude & good vibes: Create your very own photo gratitude journal
Words by MyFUJIFILMFebruary 19, 2025
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Keen to start your new year on a positive note? A photo gratitude journal is a great way to reminisce on all of life’s best bits. Here are some top tips for creating a gratitude-focused photo book that will boost your mood and remind you of all the things that matter most.
There are no real rules on gratitude journaling, but most people tend to grab a pen and write a small diary entry each day, covering all the things they’re grateful for. Some choose to write a few bullets; some write a paragraph — others, a whole page. Either way, the aim is to avoid negative thinking and focus on all the parts of life worth celebrating (no matter how big or small).
Instead of including what you ‘think’ you should be grateful for, consider the moments, people, places, objects, or situations that make an impression or matter most to you.
If you’re struggling to come up with ideas, try prompts or questions.
You might want to ask yourself:
-Who has been kind to me today/this year/this week?
-Has there been a particular moment when I felt content/happy or joyous?
-Have I developed any new skills lately?
-What one thing do I look forward to each week?
-What do I have in my life that others don’t?
-What things do I sometimes take for granted?
Search for more prompts online whenever you feel stuck. These sorts of questions will help you to remove the mental block and dig deeper.
Storing your photos and thoughts in a printed photo book gives you a permanent reminder of what you’re grateful for. So, instead of letting your photos and reflections sit on your phone, give them the spotlight they deserve by storing them somewhere a bit more special.
For shorter photo journals: Want a little reminder of all the things you’re grateful for? With 80 dinky-yet-dynamic pages, our Mini Photo Book is perfect for shorter gratitude photography projects.
Simply grab your gratitude images, upload them to our easy-to-use editor, and add in your captions or notes. Available in 10×10 and 12×13 cm, the smaller size is ideal for slipping in your bag and accessing gratitude on the go.
For long-term gratitude projects: Planning to journal for a little longer? Perhaps you want more room to add text? Transfer your thoughts and photos to our Standard Hardcover Photo Book.
With three different book sizes available, a customisable cover, and 140 pages to play with, it’s the ideal way to go big and bring your gratitude journey to life. Pop it on your coffee table and skim through it while you sip on your morning latte for a positive start to the day.
could feature a standout life experience, a skill you’ve developed in the last few years, or even an opportunity you were given that has changed your life for the better. Rather than being just about what you have now, it’s a chance to reflect upon everything that’s shaped you.
You could also include questions or prompts within the book itself. For example: What opportunities have I had recently that I feel grateful for? What opportunities would I like to create in future? What skills have I been developing lately? Who has been a positive influence in my life?
You could flick through your gratitude guide before bed, browse through it first thing in the morning, or simply open it up whenever you need some time to reflect.
Want to create a gratitude guide but prefer to go more discreet? Opt for our sleek-and-simple Linen Photo Book. Its text and photo-free cover means it won’t draw too much attention from prying eyes. Keep it by your bed and treat it as a private place for your gratitude practice.