From the makers of Gratitude
Find the gold in an ordinary day.
A research-backed, hardcover gratitude journal of ninety questions, for writing one good thing at a time, by hand.
Free to reserve. If 500 people do, we print it.
10 of the 144 pages
Have a look inside
Tap the cover to open it.
Tap a page to turn it, or swipe.
One good thing, written slowly.
Going deeper on one good thing tends to do more than listing many. So that’s what this book asks.
A few lines are enough.
- Answer the question. Where you were, who was there, how it felt.
- Say who or what made it possible. Often a person, sometimes luck, sometimes you.
- Sum it up in one word. Every ten entries, you look back at your words.
It starts small. It goes deep.
Something beautiful you saw today, even for a second.
Light on a wall counts. So does a stranger’s yellow umbrella.
Someone who believed in you before you did.
What did they see in you? How could you tell?
What would a younger you be glad to know about your life now?
Pick an age. What would they be glad, or relieved, to hear?
Make it part of your day.
Sunday mornings, with tea.
In your bag, wherever the day goes.
Most evenings, by the bed, right after you brush your teeth.
If 500 people want it, we print it.
Reserve for free. When it’s ready, we’ll write to you with the date, and you decide then.
- A5
- Hardcover
- 144 pages
- Sewn, opens flat
- 100 gsm paper
A small film
One ordinary day
43 seconds. Sound on.
What happens in the film
There are no words. In the morning, a girl smiles over a warm drink, then at a message on her phone. Later she shares a bench and a laugh with an older woman. Each small moment turns to gold. At night she writes in her journal, and the book rests on the table beside a cup and a pencil.
A few questions
Do I pay anything now?
No. Reserving is free. Before we print, we’ll email you the date and the final details, and you decide then.
Who is it for?
Anyone who wants a gratitude practice on paper. It’s for you if blank pages stop you, if streaks put you off, or if you’d rather write by hand than on a phone.
How is it different from other gratitude journals?
It’s a guided journal that asks for one good thing, in a little more detail, instead of a quick list. Every entry has a new question, and there are no dates or streaks to keep up with.
How long does an entry take?
There’s no right length, and a few lines are enough.
Is it a good gift?
Yes. It’s undated, so whoever you give it to can begin on any day.
What if fewer than 500 people reserve?
Then we won’t print it yet. You won’t have paid anything, and we’ll write to tell you.
When will it ship?
If we reach 500, we’re aiming for early 2027. Along the way, we’ll email you little updates, from the first printed proof to the books coming off the press, so you can see it come together. You’ll also get the exact launch date and how to get your copy.
How much is shipping?
Shipping is free within India. Outside India, it depends on the country, and we’ll tell you the exact amount before you pay anything.
Is it dated?
No. Each entry has a number instead of a date, so you can begin any day and skip any day. Some people write every evening, others twice a week. Both are fine.
Is there research behind it?
- Writing down what you’re thankful for, week after week, helped people feel better about their lives. Emmons & McCullough, 2003
- Writing about what caused a good thing kept people happier months later. Seligman et al., 2005
- Picturing life without something good lifted mood more than just thinking about having it. Koo et al., 2008
The book explains each idea in plain words, with sources at the back. None of it is a promise. Gratitude is a gentle habit that tends to help over time.
Who made it?
The team behind the Gratitude app, in Mumbai. We made a paper version for people who like to write by hand.
From the makers of the Gratitude app
Some days you’ll want paper, some days your phone. The Gratitude app is free to download.
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