Revolutionary in its simplicity and accessible to all, this bestselling book offers commonsense methods that allow you to let go of depression and tap into natural joy. n n n In this indispensable handbook, Richard Carlson demonstrates how we can change everything in our lives - earn more money, meet new friends, get a new job - yet still feel dissatisfied. Happiness, he says, is not out there but within, a state of mind that is independent of circumstance: If you begin to see that your thoughts are not the real thing - theyre just thoughts and as thoughts they cant hurt you - your entire life will begin to change today. n n n Carlsons step-by-step guide explains: n * How your thoughts determine how you feel. n * Why thinking about problems only makes them worse. n * That thoughts come and go - you are free to choose at any moment which to hold on to and which to let go. n * Straightforward methods for conquering depression. n * How to dismiss negative thoughts and discover inner contentment. n * How to overcome lifelong pessimism and start really living. n