Courtney E AckermanCourtney E. Ackerman is the author of My Pocket Meditations for Self-Compassion, My Pocket Positivity, 5-Minute Bliss, and My Pocket Gratitude. Her early travels sparked her interest in learning about human nature at a yong age. This interest led her to Claremont Graduate University, where she earned her master's degree in positive psychology and program evaluation. She works as a researcher and survey consultant in California. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her dogs, sampling beer at nearby breweries, and playing board games or video games to de-stress. Read More Read Less