Easily shape life. Even though we would prefer it otherwise, life offers us not only sunny days but also times when everything seems gray and joyless. Whether it's the small annoyances and worries of everyday life or life crises caused by relationship problems, job loss, or the death of loved ones, it is always important to be a good friend to oneself in difficult situations and to discover the resources that help us cope. This book contains exercises that allow us to quickly dispel smaller gray clouds. It helps us get to know ourselves better and find out what truly benefits us. Additionally, it provides suggestions on how to shape our lives in the long term so that gray days have a much harder time settling in.