Book excerpt: The Mom Manager Gratitude and Self-care Journal is a 52-week inspirational journal created to increase happiness and produce optimal health. It is an easy to use journal for busy moms who want to document their feelings of gratitude and set their intentions for self-care for the day in just 5 minutes. Several studies have shown the link between gratitude and well-being and how it increases happiness and reduces depression. The Mom Manager encourages this same positive and healthy outlook. It is not your average journal with just lines to fill out. It includes proven tips and strategies to empower you to be more happy and healthy, while only taking a small portion of your time. What The Mom Manager Includes: ☑️ Inspirational quotes to boost your motivation and empower you to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. ☑️ Gratitude Tips for more mindfulness and to increase joy. ☑️Self-care Ideas to live a healthy lifestyle: mind, body, and soul. ☑️Compliment File for empowerment and to combat limiting beliefs. 🏆Jar of Awesomeness to celebrate and write down your wins throughout the week for inspiration. ⏱5 Minute Gratitude and Self-care Log for recording your happy thoughts and making your health a priority no matter how busy is your schedule. 🎁BONUS SECTION (OPTIONAL)! A brain dump area and a creative space for those relax days when you want to take more than five minutes a day to express your thoughts, take notes, or be creative.