US Happiness Ranking Slips as New Guide Challenges Cultural Norms

Kiser’s book, published August 26, 2026, by Camino Chronicles Press, directly confronts the American ethos of constant labor. She argues that the cultural mandate to prioritize professional achievement and material acquisition creates a cycle of habitual thinking that actively undermines personal satisfaction. Instead of chasing a dream house or a promotion, the author proposes a 90-day playbook designed to dismantle childhood conditioning and unconscious daily routines.

Advance reviewers have characterized the work as a structured, optimistic guide that treats joy as an active, daily practice rather than a static goal. As the founder of Radical Simplicity, Kiser aims to help readers detox from societal expectations to reclaim their time and energy. The book is currently available on Amazon in both paperback and digital formats, marking the fourth installment in her Dare to Be Aware series.