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How to Be Miserable in Your Twenties

40 Strategies to Fail at Adulting
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How to Be Miserable in Your Twenties by psychologist Randy J. Paterson uses wit and irony to expose common pitfalls that prevent young adults from thriving. The book offers 40 deliberately contrarian strategies for cultivating misery, inviting readers either to follow them and remain stuck or to do the opposite and take control of their lives. It challenges you to assess your personal habits, relationships, and sense of purpose with frankness and humour, aiming ultimately to encourage mature, meaningful adulting.
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This book suits young adults navigating their twenties, especially those feeling stuck or unsure about adulthood. It’s ideal for readers who appreciate humour and frankness and are open to self-reflection and change. Useful for anyone seeking an unconventional self-help guide to developing maturity and purpose.

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Following in the footsteps of his snarky self-help hit, How to Be Miserable.

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Following in the footsteps of his snarky self-help hit, How to Be Miserable, psychologist Randy J. Paterson uses his trademark wit and irony to help you tackle the most common roadblocks that stand in the way of successful adulting. Are you living in your parent's basement? Can you measure your life by the hours you spend video streaming or gaming? Do you have absolutely no idea who you really are or what matters to you? Are you emotionally stunted and incapable of mature relationships? Great! Keep it up. If you just can't get enough of being miserable, you're on the right path. In How to Be Miserable in Your Twenties, you won't find platitudes or promises of love, happiness, and a fabulous life. What you will find are 40 strategies to help you cultivate a life of abject misery. On the other hand, if you want to take control of your destiny, find meaning and a sense of purpose, or just be a damn grownup, feel free to do the opposite of what this book says. You may yet join the ranks of happy people everywhere! So, keep getting caught in the same self-defeating traps that have led you to an unfulfilling existence--or not! Either way, this book will help you take a good long look at yourself and your life, and come up with a solid action plan for your worst (or best) future.

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Critics praise Paterson’s tender yet irreverent tone, describing his voice as imaginative and wise. Scott Spradlin highlights the book’s accessibility and usefulness in helping readers reorient towards a wiser life. Ivan Ferrero calls it innovative and inspiring, noting its practical structure that readers can return to as needed. The book is lauded for combining humour with insightful psychological guidance.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781684034710

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: New Harbinger Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 276g

Pages: 248

About the Author

Randy J. Paterson, PhD, is director of Changeways Clinic, a private psychology practice in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
He is author of How to Be Miserable, The Assertiveness Workbook, and Your Depression Map, and conducts training
programs for professionals on evidence-based treatment. Through Changeways Clinic, Paterson presents lectures and
workshops internationally on topics including mental health policy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the nature and
treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, and strategies for private practice management. He is the 2008 recipient of
the Canadian Psychological Association's Distinguished Practitioner Award. For more information on Paterson, his
presentations and workshops, or Changeways Clinic, visit www.randypaterson.com. To view Paterson's blog on
psychological and practice issues, please visit www.psychologysalon.com.

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