The Five Minute Paperback Journal Paperback – June 18, 2018

Shoddy work and a mockery of your purchase. Grammar errors and quotes are not even relevant at all. I Bought a few knockoffs now with the same content with different company names instead of author. I see why no one wants to put there name on it. They also have the same people reviewing with 5 star reviews and I feel this paperback falls miserably short of my expectations. It shows how unethical these people are taking a Trademark name of another company’s journal and using fake names. I'd be less upset if this wasn't so obviously meant to deceive people into thinking they are purchasing the real book.Update: I bought another journal and will provide a link to a much better alternative for those of you that are looking for cheaper quality alternative. Paperback Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1974645274/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Eg0zCbG6DK1YB

This is not the Five Minute Journal. This is the same thing over and over. It’s not set up like the real one at all. This is misleading. Look for the other one because this is some fake

If you ordered this thinking this is the authentic Five Minute Journal, then you're of course grossly mistaken as it's obviously a knockoff and you should in no way feel duped. I already have the authentic version for myself (which I absolutely love), and I wanted to instill the same values it provided me to a friend without the larger expense, especially not knowing if they'd initially appreciate it.Essentially, I made this purchase knowing it would be a starter journal for the individual.Pros:+ It doesn't state itself to be something it's not. It is written to be the five minute paperback journal (there is no authentic paperback version- it's obviously a knockoff)+ Has the same format/questions inside as the original. The quotes vary, but it's not a factor for me.Cons+ A little larger than anticipated from a size standpoint.+ Weird spacing between lines.+ I just received the book today and the cover looks... dirty, with blotches everywhere. Actually looks exactly how it's depicted in their display picture, very off.That being said, for a paperback knockoff to use as a STARTER journal, it's pretty okay.Execution could have been way better however.

My counselor suggested that I start journaling. I HATE JOURNALING!!! Just to be clear. But since this is a necessary part of therapy, I began my search for templates to use as a starting point to get myself in the habit. This book is PERFECT for someone like me. The book immediately takes you in with an “inspirational” quote. It moves you right into gratitude. Then gets you thinking about what could be done today to make you happy (thereby skirting the “to-do” list that seems overwhelming). This is huge because I always load my day with too much to do so I always feel like a failure. At the end of the day you look back and see what made it a good day? No, not the challenges, but the conquering of your to do list or just stopping to admire a butterfly fluttering by you. You chose what made your day good. This was a great was to get me out of my pessimistic/negative view of everything in my like. As I am learning to focus on good aspects of my life to see that it is not that I ignore my challenges anymore, but now I am in a more positive place where I can envision better solutions instead of make bad, impulsive decisions. I am really liking this as my starting point, and I am now more open to more than one way to solve an issue without playing passive-aggressive games with those I love (which robs them of their sanity and joy.

What is suppose to be quotes are statements that are grammatically incorrect. Which brings me to my next point there is no paperback version of “The Five Minute Journal” ,but as I read in another review there is a better rip off and this is truly atrocious so either turn it into a fly swatter or return it and I will be returning. This missed by miles.

I was looking for a journal that could literally be completed in minutes daily to help me stay on track. I have worked with more involved journals in the past but always found I didn't have enough time to give it. This is easy to use. It takes me literally 5 minutes in the morning and helps me focus on positivity during the day.

This book helps me stay focused on what I want to accomplish each day. The writing prompts ask you to look for the good things that happened in your day and the good things that you want to have happen in your day. Guess what? If you look for the good things, you find them. I would purchase again.

I'm so glad my friend recommended this to me. She was right in just how easy it is to use. Takes only 5 minutes from your morning and evening. Journaling daily has really made a difference in my routine and setting my intentions for the day.