If happiness is the absence of problems, would anyone ever be happy? For over 25 years, psychotherapist Sean Grover has worked with people seeking relief from unhappy situations: financial ruin, failed relationships, sudden illness or loss. Life comes with all kinds of built-in hardships, but the most stubborn challenges are the ones we create for ourselves. "e;Shortcuts to a Happier Life"e; is a collection of Sean's most popular essays from his Psychology Today blog, which has gathered over ten million reads and whose audience continues to grow. "e;Ultimately, we must wrestle with ourselves to get to the heart of life's complex problems,"e; Sean writes, "e;Only then can we see beyond the surface issues and develop sustainable solutions."e;Designed to inspire reflection and contemplation, and covering topics from heartbreak to social anxiety, Sean's essays highlight uplifting stories to encourage change on the deepest level. "e;Shortcuts to a Happier Life"e; reminds you that self-generated happiness is sustainable even during times of hardship.