Title: The Essentialists: Shine – 20 Secrets to a Happy Life

Author: Lyndall Mitchell and Shannah Kennedy

Genre: Self-help, Productivity, ADHD

Author’s Website: https://theessentialists.com.au/

Available at: Booktopia and Amazon

Dr Perera’s Rating:

Lyndall Mitchell is a wellness entrepreneur, author, speaker and founder of the Aurora Spa Group. Shannah Kennedy is a business advisor, keynote speaker and best-selling author. Both are accredited and highly sought after coaches that help organizations provide greater wellness to their employees. Together, they are The Essentialists, combining their expertise to help businesses achieve greater productivity and help individuals lead healthier, more balanced lives.

Mitchell and Kennedy’s simple guide, Shine is filled with practical advice on how to streamline your life and eliminate distraction. This can be especially helpful for those with ADHD.

Covering ’20 Secrets to a Happy Life’ the book includes topics ranging from ‘Clarity’ and ‘Mindfulness’ to ‘Declutter’ and ‘Sleep’. Each concept is treated in brief with tips you can put into practice in your daily life.

The overall message of the book, and the driving force behind The Essentialists’ work is the idea that less is more. By eliminating distractions, we can learn to focus more on the things which truly have an impact on our lives. Easier said than done, of course. That’s why Shine is so helpful, because it provides many starting points for making improvements in your life.