Public opinion and personal complexes often prevent us from being ourselves. Many of us become so accustomed to wearing masks that we stop understanding where real life ends and the role imposed by circumstances begins. Gradually, we lose authenticity—the ability to hear ourselves and do what brings joy. Spending years in a job we don't love and interacting with the wrong people, we lament that our life has failed. The desire to be oneself usually returns after a severe shock—such as the death of a loved one or loss of a business. But it can also be regained in a less traumatic way. How exactly is explained by the world expert in positive psychology, Steven Joseph. He supports his theory with examples from his extensive practice and offers simple exercises to help restore authenticity and become a happy person.