AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE POLICY: MY TRANSPARENCY COMMITMENT
At The Zen Journal, we believe in building trust with our readers through complete transparency. This affiliate disclosure policy explains how I earn money and my commitment to recommending only products I genuinely believe in.
WHAT IS AN AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIP?
An affiliate relationship means that when you purchase a product through a link on our blog, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This commission enables me to continue creating high-quality content about wellness, travel, personal growth, and mindful living without placing paywalls in front of our readers. Think of it this way: if you were to shop on Amazon anyway, I earn a small percentage if you click through our link first. It’s a win-win that doesn’t cost you anything extra.
AFFILIATE PROGRAMS WE PARTICIPATE IN
The Zen Journal participates in several affiliate programs to bring you the best recommendations:
1. Amazon Associates. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. I link to books, wellness products, yoga equipment, and travel gear we genuinely recommend.
2. Blinkist Affiliate Program: Blinkist provides digital book summaries. As an affiliate, I recommend Blinkist when discussing books because I believe it’s valuable for our busy readers who want to understand key concepts quickly.
3. Other Affiliate Programs We may also participate in affiliate programs with:
- Booking.com (travel accommodations)
- GetYourGuide (tours and activities)
- Goodreads (book recommendations)
- Other wellness and travel retailers
OUR AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE PROMISE
- I ONLY recommend products and services I genuinely use and believe in
- My recommendations are based on merit, not on commission size
- I clearly disclose affiliate relationships on every post containing them
- I include affiliate disclosures at the beginning or end of posts
- I never recommend products just for the commission
- Your trust is more valuable to us than any commission
HOW AFFILIATE COMMISSIONS HELP ME
Your support through affiliate links allows me to:
- Continue creating free, high-quality content
- Research and write in-depth book reviews
- Develop helpful wellness guides and travel tips
- Maintain and improve my website
- Expand our content to help more readers
- Focus on what I love: sharing mindful living strategies
WHEN YOU SEE AN AFFILIATE LINK
Throughout The Zen Journal, you’ll see affiliate links identified by:
- A note in the post: “This post contains affiliate links.”
- Phrases like: “Get on Amazon,” “Read on Blinkist,” “Book on GetYourGuide”
- Direct links to product pages
- A link disclosure at the beginning or end of the article
We want you to know when you’re clicking an affiliate link so you can make an informed decision. If you prefer not to use affiliate links, you can always search for the product directly on the retailer’s website.
POPULAR BOOK REVIEWS WITH AFFILIATE LINKS
Check out our honest book reviews, where we include affiliate recommendations:
- Atomic Habits by James Clear: How to build better habits through small, consistent changes
- The Courage to Be Disliked: Adlerian psychology principles for liberation
- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: Finding your personal legend and life purpose
- Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins: Mental resilience and pushing past limitations
Each review includes our genuine thoughts, key lessons, and yes, affiliate links to help you get the books if you’re interested.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Q: Do I have to use affiliate links? A: Absolutely not! You can search for products directly on any retailer. Using our links is entirely optional. We’re just here to help if you want to click through.
Q: How much do you earn per commission? A: Commission rates vary by program (typically 4-10% on Amazon, higher on some others), but we don’t earn enough to influence our recommendations. Our primary goal is to help you find valuable content.
Q: Will affiliate commissions ever bias your reviews? A: No. We’ve been transparent about this from the start because your trust matters more than commission income. If a product isn’t good, we won’t recommend it, regardless of commission potential.
Q: Which products do you personally use and recommend? A: We recommend books we’ve personally read and loved, yoga equipment we’ve tested, and travel services we’ve used. Our recommendations come from genuine experience.
CONTACTING US ABOUT AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIPS
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or notice a disclosure that’s missing, please contact me at contact@thezenjournal.net. I am committed to transparency and appreciate your trust.
POLICY UPDATES
This affiliate disclosure policy may be updated occasionally to reflect new affiliate programs or changes. We’ll always keep it current and transparent.
Last updated: 22/11/2025
THANK YOU
Thank you for supporting The Zen Journal through your affiliate link clicks. Every purchase helps us continue our mission of bringing you mindful living, wellness tips, travel inspiration, and personal growth content.
Happy reading, traveling, and growing! 🙏