LAUREN BLANCHARD ZALEWSKI is a writer and speaker who has spent many years researching the power of gratitude.
Lauren has provided an invaluable resource and has filled a niche for teen boys, which is a demographic that is in desperate need of guidance in understanding, and then harnessing, their emotional awareness. This gratitude journal guides the user in an age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate practice, written in a way that is relatable and fun. Filled with inspiration, practical tools, and insightful journal prompts, I believe this journal would be an asset for any young man's social and emotional development, and would serve to ensure a strong foundation for a lifelong gratitude practice. I recommend this journal for every teen boy! --Joree Rose, MA, licensed marriage and family therapist, mindfulness teacher, author, and podcast host Lauren Zalewski has provided a worthwhile tool for teen boys to reflect on their lives. What better way to tackle challenges and reach goals than through gratitude? Get this book, grab a pen, and get started! --Giacomo Bono, co-author of Making Grateful Kids: The Science of Building Character This journal speaks directly to teen boys, a demographic that has been underserved when it comes to practicing gratitude. The thought and effort that has gone into the daily prompts make this journal easy to follow and easy for anyone (not just a teen boy) to complete. There's a lot of wisdom packed into these pages, and this would be a solid addition to any gratitude practice. --Julie Boyer, host of Wake Up With Gratitude Podcast While this journal may indeed be perfect for teen boys, it is so much more. We would all benefit from this great little reflective guide for how to live a truly fulfilling life. Buy it for others, but be sure to keep one for yourself. --Kristi Nelson, executive director at A Network for Grateful Living (gratefulness.org) and author of Wake Up Grateful