Psychologists say there's two ways to think about happiness: Either as way to talk about the meaning you're gaining from life (big picture) or the pleasant feeling gained from a certain state. If you're fighting anxiety or depression, trying to beat an addiction, or simply want to lose weight, the key to success is learning to think differently. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a practical, sensible, and effective approach that will help you master your thoughts and think constructively, allowing you to reach your goals and find happiness sooner. Written in plain English, A Guide to Shameless Happiness shows you the easiest and fastest way to get started. You'll learn how to use your reasoning powers to achieve personal happiness and reach your long-term and short-term goals. You'll learn the number one, psychotherapeutic technique - used by psychologists and therapists all over the world - so you can react to events in a rational and realistic manner. You can use the methods described in A Guide to Shameless Happiness to overcome a range of common problems and to help yourself in a variety of areas personal growth, including worry, anger, fear, unassertiveness, guilt, depression, weight control, and self-motivation.