If you’re looking for some more specific examples of the items others list in their gratitude journals, check out Oprah’s five items from her personal gratitude journal on October 12, 1996:

1. A run around Florida’s Fisher Island with a slight breeze that kept me cool;
2. Eating cold melon on a bench in the sun;
3. A long and hilarious chat with Gayle about her blind date with Mr. Potato Head;
4. Sorbet in a cone, so sweet that I literally licked my finger;
5. Maya Angelou calling to read me a new poem (Winfrey, n.d.).

Here are 75 examples of gratitude journal entries:

• The warmth of the sun on my face during a morning walk.
• A delicious home-cooked meal shared with family.
• The comfort of my bed after a long day.
• A thoughtful message from a friend.
• The beauty of a sunset or sunrise.
• A good book that captivated my imagination.
• The smell of fresh coffee in the morning.