Shine: 20 Secrets to a Happy Life

by Shannah Kennedy, Lyndall Mitchell

We live in a world of time famine, stuffocation and addiction to entertainment rather than education. So it’s time to eliminate some of the noise and distraction and get back to the basic essentials. It’s time to start living on purpose again.

From The Essentialists comes Shine : a short and stylish guide to twenty simple life skills that will help you to thrive. From 'Clarity' and 'Mindfulness' to 'Declutter' and 'Sleep', each chapter is enormously practical and truly inspiring – explaining the game-changing potential these techniques hold, and how to master them in easy steps. Discover the power of having a vision, learn how to set effective boundaries, and understand why keeping a journal can make you happier.

It's not about doing more – it's about doing what's right for you so that you can truly shine.

Genres: Nonfiction

158 pages, Hardcover

Published November 27, 2017

Reviews

[That One Right There · Rating 4 out of 5]

This quick read is full of tips that I think would be a great those that are young or new to self-help. This didn't present anything that I haven't already implemented in my life or wasn't aware of, but I would definitely consider this to be a good gift to pass along to my younger cousins.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast read. Nothing earth shattering, but worthwhile to read as I go into the New Year with a more positive outlook on life and helping remind me of what really matters in life.

[Arti Rajput · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great life companion. The essentials of living a balanced & effective life are delivered in easily digestible chunks. You may already have deeper knowledge of the points but it’s great to have them collected in this book.

There are tips at the end of each chapter & I personally believe a great way to read this book is chapter by chapter. Then stop for a day. Put into action what you’ve learnt. I read it in this way AND in one big chunk. I plan to go through it & refer to chapters I need at different points in my life.

[Victoria Emerson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is great for anyone who is just starting their journey practising mindfulness. It provides great insights on journaling, meditation and mental health. Some things should be taken with a pinch of salt but overall, a helpful read.

[Madison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Still good advice but written with the same ideas as the relax book by this author. The ideas are more brief in this version. I would just read the relax one to get the important things needed for life.

[Plum · Rating 2 out of 5]

A sensible set of ideas for self improvement. To be utterly honest, nothing new or mind blowing, but it is a good collection and therefore a useful little guide to have around and to touch base with.

[N · Rating 2 out of 5]

TBF, I didn’t finish this (audio)book, as I found it patronising; was it self-published by a self-promoting blogger? Certainly came across as a vanity piece, of stating the flipping obvious.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

No great insights but I needed the reminder at the end of the year.

[Merve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent, it is giving practical tips on how to thrive.

[Karine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing new or exciting, but could be hardy to read when you fell like some guidance.

[Bec · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the more simplistic self help books that would be a good reference to check in on

[Minh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book 5/5 Easy to read format, simple concepts and refreshing writing style. Book pages are quite pretty, coloured and with nice quotes. Concise strategies. (Similar books Ignite and Restore)

[Melissa Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read, great structure and helpful tips. I just didn't appreciate the references to good and bad habits with food and there were some fatphobic references that could be better worded.

[Meep · Rating 3 out of 5]

Regurgitated generic ‘advice’ based in part on pseudoscience

[Candie Holland · Rating 5 out of 5]

20 Secrets to a Happy Life
Fantastic read, 20 things you can do to live your happiest and best life:
1. Clarity
2. Declutter
3. Values
4. Goals
5. Mindset
6. Strengths
7. Move
8. Eat
9. Sleep
10. Solitude
11. Boundaries
12. Breathe
13. Mindfulness
14. Journal
15. Learn
16. Gratitude
17. Joy
18. Time Management
19. Habits
20. Vision
I read a chapter each morning and put some of the fantastic tips into action each daily. Great tips to help me live my happiest and fullest life!