Reasons to Be Cheerful: (Or at Least Less Miserable)
Unexpected Joys, Dark Humor, and Small Victories for When Life Feels Heavy"
Depression is exhausting. Happiness feels impossible. But what if you could find tiny moments of light—even in the dark?
This isn’t a self-help book full of toxic positivity. It’s a darkly funny, brutally honest survival guide for anyone who’s ever:
Faked being "fine" while screaming internally (We see you)
Cried in a grocery store aisle over cereal choices (Relatable)
Wondered if life is just one long to-do list for disappointment (Same)
Through four hilarious, heartwarming stories—a burnt-out exec, a divorced comedian, a failed entrepreneur turned gamer, and an artist who paints her anxiety as naked mole rats—you’ll discover:
Why humor is the ultimate coping mechanism (even when it’s really inappropriate)
How to find your people (spoiler: they’re probably just as messy as you)
The magic of "good enough" (hint: perfection is a scam)
Small, defiant joys that don’t require "fixing" yourself first
Perfect if you love:
Memoirs like Furiously Happy or Hyperbole and a Half
Dark humor that actually gets it
Stories of resilience that don’t sugarcoat the struggle
Praise for Reasons to Be Cheerful:
"Made me laugh, cry, and feel less alone. Like a friend saying, ‘Yeah, life’s a mess—wanna eat snacks and rant about it?’"
"Finally, a book that admits ‘healing’ isn’t linear—it’s a weird, awkward stumble toward tiny victories."
Why Readers Will Click "Buy Now":
Relatable AF – No platitudes, just real talk about mental health struggles.
Laugh-Through-Tears Tone – Like chatting with your funniest, most honest friend.
Hopeful Without the Cheese – Proves you don’t need to be "fixed" to find moments of joy.
Add to Cart for:
A lifeline on bad mental health days
Gift for anyone who’s ever felt "too much" (or "not enough")
Proof that even rock bottom can be a weirdly fertile place
Because sometimes, "cheerful" just means "less miserable today than yesterday."