Why has nobody told me this before?

Includes bibliographical references and index

1. On dark places. Understanding the low; Mood pitfalls to watch out for; Things that help; How to turn bad days into better days; How to get the basics right 2. On motivation. Understanding motivation: How do you nurture that motivational feeling? How do you make yourself do something when you don't feel like it?; Big life changes: where do I start? 3. On emotional pain. Make it all go away; What to do with emotions; How to harness the power of your words; How to support someone 4. On grief. Understanding grief; The stages of grief; The tasks of mourning; The pillars of strength 5. On self-doubt. Dealing with criticism and disapproval; The key to building confidence; You are not your mistakes; Being Enough 6. On fear. Make anxiety disappear! ; Things we do that make anxiety worse ; How to calm anxiety right now ; What to do with anxious thoughts ; Fear the inevitable 7. On stress. Is stress different from anxiety? ; Why reducing stress is not the only answer ; When good stress goes bad ; Making stress work for you ; Coping when it counts 8. On a meaningful life. The problem with "I just want to be happy" is working out what matters, How to create a life with meaning and relationships, and When to seek help.