Million-selling author John Bytheway offers a tongue-in-cheek guide for anyone seeking a lighthearted reminder that the choice to be happy is always ours. How to Be Totally Miserable: A Self-Hinder Book by John Bytheway celebrates its 20th anniversary! This beloved reverse-psychology classic uses humor to illuminate the habits that make us unhappy—holding grudges, replaying bad memories, worrying about things we can’t control, and recycling regrets. By showing readers exactly how to be miserable, Bytheway cleverly reveals the path to genuine happiness. As he writes in the introduction, “In this life, suffering is mandatory, but misery is optional.” Two decades later, this witty, quick-read guide remains a favorite for readers who want to laugh their way out of a bad mood—and stay out. This anniversary edition also includes new bonus material for our social media age.