I help people find gratitude and grace in life's most difficult moments
Hi, I’m Josie.
I stumbled onto the secret to serenity when I was farthest from it. When I discovered this secret, I was in a black hole of depression and addiction, facing life's most difficult challenges.
Finally, in total desperation, I prayed for help.
My answer came through an incredible spiritual journey where I learned about the pathway to joy and inner peace, even in the midst of pain and struggle.
The secret to life, I discovered, was gratitude.
Today, I'm a licensed counselor and bestselling author, helping people navigate life's challenges with the same gratitude practices that transformed my own life.
Now, my mission is to teach others the power of a simple "thank you" - to find hope in difficult moments and quietly start a gratitude movement around the world.
・My Books・
The Gratitude Jar Book
Read the quiet bestseller that started a gratitude movement around the world.
Give Thanks Journal
The award-winning shared gratitude journal for couples, families and friends.
Simple Serenity Book
Five-minute meditations for stress relief, anxiety, and finding calm in chaos.
・What Readers Are Saying・
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“An easy read with a profound message. It's about how the power of being positive can change someone's whole life. Good things come to those who can appreciate what they already have been given.”
The Gratitude Jar: A Simple Guide to Creating Miracles
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“So you want to begin a gratitude practice. The next question is how. This book covers a variety of ways to start or expand an ongoing practice and there's something here for everyone. This book will be useful for years because it's more than a journal, it's a tool on the journey to happiness and wholeness.”
Give Thanks: A Gratitude Journal
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“I love the gratitude prompts given in the book. They helped me to look at all areas of my life and be grateful. I love the God part the most. This book in addition to ‘The Gratitude Jar’ book completes the story. It makes gratitude more believable.”
Give Thanks: A Gratitude Journal
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“This is a great book that helps you be grateful for the things in your life. Has daily pages, quotes and helpful writing prompts.”
Give Thanks: A Gratitude Journal
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“I have a strong faith in God which included positive thinking and a heart full of gratefulness. Unfortunately several years ago I had several heart breaking things happen all at once. Instead of hanging on to God, my gratitude and joy, I lost my gratitude and joy. After reading The Gratitude Jar I now know where I went wrong and what I need to do to get back on track. Thank you for reminding me what I need to do to get back on track.”
The Gratitude Jar: A Simple Guide to Creating Miracles
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“This book gives an amazingly easy guide to reset our thinking. We have a tendency to takes things for granted. Once we realize that all we have is a gift of pure love from our Heavenly Father life takes a beautiful turn around. Let go and let God do his thing. He knows what is best and practicing the Gratitude Jar makes us aware of all this awesomeness.”
The Gratitude Jar: A Simple Guide to Creating Miracles
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“I love it! I use this gratitude journal daily and it helps keep me aligned. Its my favorite color and the messages inside enhance it much more.”
Give Thanks: A Gratitude Journal
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"The author is so relatable, and she makes it fun and joyful to make time for a daily meditation!"
Simple Serenity: Five-Minute Meditations for Everyday Life
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“I can’t begin to express how refreshing it is to read something so inspiring, yet so simple! Josie’s message is a gift to anyone who reads this. I keep thinking of how the world could be a better place, if everyone practiced Giving THANKS.”
The Gratitude Jar: A Simple Guide to Creating Miracles
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“Short, quick, amazing book! If you need a little pick me up and help navigating how to be thankful this is the perfect book.”
The Gratitude Jar: A Simple Guide to Creating Miracles
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"I have listened to guided meditation apps, but it is so nice to have the written form of guided meditations! Thanks so much."
Simple Serenity: Five-Minute Meditations for Everyday Life
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“To me this book is better than the Magic because instead of focussing on Gratitude as a trick to trick the Universe into giving you more good stuff (which does work by the way), it focusses just as much if not more on using gratitude to get you into a constant state of bliss, paradise, optimism, peace, deep appreciation with Life and complete oneness/connection with God. I have already read her second book and surprisingly (for a sequel) it's just as good as this first one.”
Give Thanks: A Gratitude Journal
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“I am currently in the middle of my first 30-day journaling cycle since purchasing this book and have already experienced a positive change in mindset. My brother and I decided to work through these 30 days together focusing on work and balance in our lives. Even though we are still very much in the middle of this process, we have each seen positive changes in our outlook already.”
Give Thanks: A Gratitude Journal
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“I purchased the Give Thanks journal after first reading the author’s book ‘The Gratitude Jar’. I was inspired by the author’s message of living with gratitude each day and found surprising success in my initial gratitude practice. It was certainly easier on some days than others but I was comforted and encouraged by her conversational tone and message that there was no one right way to bring gratitude into your life. Reading ‘The Gratitude Jar’ felt like having a conversation with my best friend over a cup of tea. And I have found the same in this companion journal.”
Give Thanks: A Gratitude Journal
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“I too feel like I'm in a black hole with no purpose to live. I came across this book searching for ideas on how to craft a gratitude jar. I am so thankful Josie shared her journey with us. Her words have given me hope and guidance. I see a tiny light opening in the black hole. Highly recommended!”
The Gratitude Jar: A Simple Guide to Creating Miracles
