Soul Shift: The Weary Human’s Guide to Getting Unstuck and Reclaiming Your Path to Joy

Motivational speaker Stafford (Live Love Now) warns that today’s harried society can place individuals in the “passenger seat” of their own lives. They also tend to abandon their childhood selves. This trend results in the lost ability to connect with oneself and remember what is most fulfilling or meaningful. Stafford addresses this issue by creating a “soul-shift journey” with eight practices to explore, including self-worth, letting go of perfectionism, being kind to oneself, being authentic, self-forgiveness, and taking care of oneself. Each practice has its own chapter in which the author includes uplifting poetry or prose to share her own experiences coping with life’s challenges. In most chapters readers will find four “stepping-stones” to use as they address the goals of each section. Practices include a variety of prompts, affirmations, and exercises such as coloring, drawing, journaling, writing encouraging notes, and creating achievable self-care goals. Chapters can be read in any order and should be revisited frequently, as soul-shifting remains an ongoing process.