If your aim is to be miserable most of the time, the following ten actions will help you reach that state of misery in record time:

• Think only about yourself. Talk much about yourself. Include “I” as much as you can in every conversation.

• Pay close attention to what people think and say about you.

• Expect to be appreciated.

• Cultivate suspicion, jealousy and envy.

• Be sensitive to every sight insult. Never forgive a criticism.

• Trust nobody but yourself.

• Insist upon special consideration.

• Demand that everyone agree with your views and opinions on everything.

• Shirk your duties and responsibilities if you can.

• Do as little as possible for other people.