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  • Published: 27 November 2017
  • ISBN: 9780143788270
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 168
  • RRP: $19.99

Shine

20 Secrets to a Happy Life




The first in the Essentialists’ stunning series of gift books – Restore, Shine, IGNITE!

This is your life. Do what is essential to make it the best with these twenty achievable tips.


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.

  • Published: 27 November 2017
  • ISBN: 9780143788270
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 168
  • RRP: $19.99

About the authors

Shannah Kennedy

Shannah Kennedy is one of Australia’s foremost strategic life coaches. She works to transform her clients’ careers, wellbeing and lives. She specialises in executive strategy, transition, values, vision, overcoming burnout and life planning for individuals. Her proven expertise enables clients to gain control of their lives in order to achieve their visions and goals and find happiness and fulfilment.

She is the bestselling author of The Life Plan, a wellbeing specialist, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and media contributor, and a wife and mother of two. Shannah lives and dances with chronic fatigue syndrome and depression and is committed to living her best and most energetic life based on her values and commitment to authenticity.

Shannah is a master of simplicity and presents the most powerful and essential life and wellness skill sets to transform the way you live and work, create clarity, direction and purpose, and shine a light on the benefits of self-care, self-management and self-leadership.

Visit www.shannahkennedy.com for further information, free resources and to get in touch.

Lyndall Mitchell

Lyndall Mitchell is a coach, wellness expert, and founder of the Aurora Spa Group, Australia's pioneering, award-winning urban spa. She is a leading coach, speaker and consultant with over twenty years' experience and expertise in the health and wellbeing industry. Lyndall is a passionate wellness advocate and a regular contributor on lifestyle, spa and wellness topics for the media. Through her spas, coaching and speaking, Lyndall helps clients achieve their biggest, best and happiest lives by working with them to create a ‘big picture’ plan and then shows them how to turn that dream into a reality, one puzzle-piece at a time.

“I help people bridge the gap between where they are now and where they want to be. Whether its individuals, executives or entire organisations, I believe that with the right tools, motivation and support, we can all achieve our own vision of success.”

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