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“Cheryl Johnson has found the solution to what ails us—and it’s right before our eyes: lunch. And not just any lunch—an intentional and meaningful pause in the middle of the day to fortify our body and soul. In her captivating book, she shows why a simple midday lunch break can be the catalyst for a life of satisfaction and purpose. So, slow down. Stop multitasking. And savor this remarkable work.”
—DANIEL H. PINK, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, When, Drive, and To Sell is Human

“A practical guide to help us reach toward the beautiful, kind, and remarkable world we all want to live in by tapping the hidden power of midday meals to deepen connection, well-being, and ease.”
—JONATHAN FIELDS, bestselling author of Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive and founder of the top-ranked podcast Good Life Project

“Big dreams become reality one small step at a time. One of the best small steps you can take is to reclaim your lunch break. In this clever book, Cheryl Johnson shows just how to turn the midday meal into both a respite and a launch pad for achieving great things.”
—LAURA VANDERKAM, author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast

“Can change really be this easy? It can. Box Lunch Lifestyle is a winner because it presents all its bigger-picture thinking through smaller-picture windows. Readers are given a clear and unobstructed chance of effecting the kind of change they value in both their lives and the world at large. Nobody is too busy for lunch. And nobody is too busy for this book.”
—D. DONOVAN, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

“Box Lunch Lifestyle turns the most overlooked of American meals into the foundation of a life well-lived. Start by designing a lunch you love! Cheryl Johnson will show you how.”
—AYSE BIRSEL, designer, author of Design the Life You Love and Design the Long Life You Love

"The underlying argument—that setting boundaries and giving one's self a 30-minute lunch break to eat healthy food and embrace personal time during a workday—is a solid one...there is a nice simplicity in the author's advice...”
—BOOKLIFE

“Cheryl Johnson gives us hope that life doesn't have to be a grind. This book includes simple techniques to feel nourished, vital, and even joyful in your everyday life.”
—STELLA GRIZONT, executive coach, speaker, and founder of Woopaah and The Work Happiness Method™

“I love this book and relate to every word. Thank you! Brilliant and helpful observations. The worst part is that I didn't read it 40 years ago when I was sacrificing my soul for the corporate good...I skipped more lunches than I took, and pretty much stuck to ‘doing’ work-related lunches. This book might have saved me. It will save the next generation for sure.”
—2023 IBPA BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARD JUDGE

“A...kindly delivered strategy for pursuing one's dreams.”
—KIRKUS REVIEWS

“In her terrific and eye-opening new book, Chief Lunch Strategist Cheryl Johnson shows us how by having a ‘better lunch’ we can have a ‘better life.’ Filled with informative and inspirational storytelling, examples, resources, and advice, Box Lunch Lifestyle teaches us the importance of using our lunch break to not only recharge and refresh, but to rejuvenate, reinspire, and reinvent ourselves.”
—TODD CHERCHES, CEO of BigBlueGumball, and author of VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life

“Box Lunch Lifestyle should be your first stop when you're finally ready to tackle whatever you've been putting off for years—and don't know where to begin.”
—ELAINE POFELDT, journalist and author of The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business and Tiny Business, Big Money 

“The ideas in Box Lunch Lifestyle are practical, yet profound. A guidebook for modern-day people trying to strike a balance between productivity and self-care.”
—SAM KOLUPAILO, Store Team Leader, Whole Foods Market

“Johnson's approach to her subject matter is creative and interesting. She writes extensively about the importance of the lunch period and the elements of a healthy lunch to feed the body (Better Food), then delves into small but effective ways to fuel the soul (Time for You), making way for what she calls "Second-Place Dreams." This physical and mental recipe allows for measures of success and personal growth, the author explains. There are plenty of exercises and notetaking opportunities throughout Box Lunch Lifestyle. Readers will also be pleased to learn that the author has included some of these as downloadables at her website. And in keeping with her generous spirit, Johnson shares a hearty list of books that helped change how she sees the world and understands herself. After all, as she tells the reader, better you = better world.”
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“The job culture or ‘hustle culture’ leads to a very toxic lifestyle that focuses solely on work accomplishments and sucking the life, joy, and love out of the other aspects of our lives. This simple but efficient practice will help everyone gain back some of their joie de vivre in their lives almost immediately!”
—2023 IBPA BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARD JUDGE