In Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens, Carlson offered teens simple techniques for coping with life's everyday challenges. The Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens Journal offers them a tool in which to write about and reflect upon every facet of their lives; academics, sports, social situations, family life, money matters, even work. Filled with guiding questions, blank lined spaces and inspirational quotes, the journal offers private space for young people to record and come to terms with their intimate hopes and fears.