For many of us, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, loneliness, conflict, dysfunctional relationships or just a general lack of motivation significantly affect our ability to live happy and fulfilled lives. Many people are aware they are not functioning at their best but struggle to know how to make improvements or even how to identify the root causes of their discontent. Muddling along and hoping things will eventually “sort themselves out” often results in the reluctant acceptance of unhappiness as a way of life. Recognition that meaningful change is possible is an important first step to recovery and achieving emotional well-being.