The Gratitude Effect Positivity Journal

2026-01-26_10-57-37

A Penguin Random House Best Seller

The Gratitude Effect
Positivity Journal
By Dr. Randy Kamen

A 90-day guided practice designed to help you rewire your brain for greater health, resilience, joy, and connection—using the science of gratitude.

Gratitude is more than a feel-good emotion. When practiced intentionally, it activates powerful neuro-chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, helping you to reduce stress and anxiety while supporting emotional balance, immune function, sleep quality, and overall well-being. Over time, these small daily moments of appreciation literally reshape the brain, strengthening optimism, flexibility, and resilience. This cumulative transformation is what I call the gratitude effect.

Drawing on neuroscience and positive psychology, this journal guides you to override negativity bias and cultivate a more empowering mindset—without adding pressure or taking much time.

Inside, you’ll find:
• A simple, science-based framework to build positivity in just a few minutes a day
• Practical strategies for interrupting negative thought patterns
• A 90-day gratitude journal with intention-setting prompts
• Inspirational quotes, reflections, and guidance for when you feel stuck

The Gratitude Effect Positivity Journal helps you engage your brain’s natural capacity for change—so gratitude becomes not just something you feel, but a way you live.

— Randy E. Kamen, EdD

“I’ve taught thousands of clients and students about the incredible power of a gratitude practice to change life for the better, so I know that while the benefits of a gratitude practice are widely accepted, the 'how to' isn’t always so clear or easy to implement. In her latest book, The Gratitude Effect, Dr. Randy Kamen offers the perfect step-by-step guide for building and strengthening one’s 'gratitude muscle.'  Seamlessly weaving the psychological and spiritual components of gratefulness with the latest in science and research, she creates a compelling invitation to spend 90 days bulking up on gratitude.”

Emily Boorstein
life coach and founder of the Inner Fitness Program at Rancho La Puerta

“The Gratitude Effect is a wonderful resource for anyone who wishes to reap the life-changing benefits of a simple gratitude practice. I love how the book combines a practical guide with the 90-day journal, allowing readers to flip back to Dr. Kamen’s encouraging words and thoughtful prompts whenever they feel stuck while journaling. It’s brilliant.”

Julia Zeuner
LMSW, executive director of 60+ programs at The 92nd Street Y, New York