PRAISE FOR
Adventures for Your Soul
Shannon offers easy-to-absorb advice to help you become your happiest, most loved, highest-potential selfand best of all she makes it a fun processmy kind of gal.
Karen Salmansohn, bestselling author of How to Be Happy, Dammit: A Cynics Guide to Spiritual Happiness
[A] profound book and a must-read for anyone that prioritizes happiness... This is the playbook for making small changes and shifts that will yield you large results in your happiness.
Kristine Carlson, New York Times bestselling author of Dont Sweat the Small Stuff for Women and Moms
Shannon Kaiser is an incredible woman on a mission to help people find peace, happiness and fulfillment in their lives. Her desire to serve others shines through all of her work.
Gabrielle Bernstein, New York Times bestselling author of May Cause Miracles
Shannon shares her story of vulnerability and victory and emerges as a radiant example of what is possible with a mental makeover. Adventures for Your Soul gives you an easy-to-follow roadmap to lasting happiness, joy, and inner transformation. People say happiness is an inside jobthis is the ultimate how-to manual.
Amy Leigh Mercree, author of The Spiritual Girls Guide to Dating
For many of us, feeling excited and fulfilled on a day-to-day basis can seem impossible. If you are in search of lasting happiness, then let this truly remarkable woman guide you. She reminds us all that life is supposed to be exciting, fun, and fulfilling.
IDEAL Magazine
She not only believes in the message of happiness, she lives it and breathes it. Every time I talk to Shannon, happiness finds a way in. Pick up this book and breathe in some happiness into your heart and mind.
Christine Arylo, self-love author of Madly in Love with ME, the Daring Adventure of Becoming Your Own Best Friend
Shannon shines a fresh light and adds much needed beauty to us all. Her positivity is infectious and Adventures for Your Soul helps readers banish the Big Fat Lies of their Inner Critic and Inner Mean Girl and turn towards the truth of their Inner Wisdom. I highly recommend it for anyone who is ready to experience more happiness and everyday joy.
Amy Ahlers, bestselling author of Big Fat Lies Women Tell Themselves
Adventures for Your Soul is a breakthrough guide to help you release negative thought patterns and live a life you are in love with.
Christine Hassler, author of Expectation Hangover, life coach and speaker
Shannon is a modern thought leader on the rise!
CafTruth
Shannon Kaiser is the real deal. Her unique message hits to the core of the human spirit.
Healing Lifestyles & Spas magazine
Through her candid sharing of personal experiences and depth of understanding, Shannon is able to bring forth universal wisdom and truths in a fresh, lively voice.
Organic Spa magazine
Shannon knows happiness! She not only shares the steps she took to leave depression behind, but she makes finding lasting happiness joyful. She will help you uncover your self-sabotaging habits so you break free from fear, self doubt, and lack. This guide in your hands is the key to your happy life.
Linda Joy, publisher of Aspire magazine
Shannon Kaiser, the happiness guru, writes bestselling books and wildly popular blogs about happiness, inspiring people around the world to ditch what doesnt serve them and follow their paths to true joy and satisfaction.
MindBodyGreen
Ive worked in the wellness industry for decades, and Ive read a lot of great inspirational books. This stands out for its simple, easy-to-implement principles and honest perspective. Shannons book is an adventure for your soul, and it will transform the way you see yourself and the world. Get ready to fall in love with your entire life!
Robyn Lawrence, author of The Wabi-Sabi House: The Japanese Art of Imperfect Beauty
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Kaiser, Shannon.
Adventures for your soul : 21 ways to transform your habits and reach your full potential / Shannon Kaiser.
p. cm.
ISBN 9780425278239
1. Self-realization. 2. Change (Psychology) 3. Conduct of life. I. Title.
BF637.S4K3135 2015
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2015011927
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To the best dad in the world, Mike Kaiser.
You raised me to always follow my heart and stay true to myself.
Thank you for your unconditional love, unyielding support, and wise guidance.
I love you.
Contents
HABIT HINDERING HAPPINESS:
We settle because we think its the best we can get.
JOY ROUTE: Press the reset button of your life.
HABIT HINDERING HAPPINESS:
We stay victims to the harassment of our life.
JOY ROUTE: Break up with your issues.
HABIT HINDERING HAPPINESS:
We trust advice from our head, not our heart.
JOY ROUTE: Free your feelings.
HABIT HINDERING HAPPINESS:
Our dreams dont intimidate us.
JOY ROUTE: Play truth or dare with your inner child.
HABIT HINDERING HAPPINESS:
We get comfortable being uncomfortable.
JOY ROUTE: Allow awareness.
HABIT HINDERING HAPPINESS:
We think self-love is selfish.
JOY ROUTE: Me matters.
HABIT HINDERING HAPPINESS:
We let comparison kidnap our joy.
JOY ROUTE: Just do you.
HABIT HINDERING HAPPINESS:
We cling to our choices thinking they are permanent.
JOY ROUTE: Lean into love.
HABIT HINDERING HAPPINESS:
We cheat on our future with our past.
JOY ROUTE: Study the blessing in the lesson.
HABIT HINDERING HAPPINESS:
We fixate on our flaws.
JOY ROUTE: Follow your joy route.
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