Our addictions rule our lives - whether it\'s an obsessive desire to constantly check updates on social networks, or smoking, alcohol abuse, etc. Why are bad habits so difficult to overcome? How to identify them, determine the cause and, most importantly, get rid of them forever? The author explains complex psychological processes using interesting experiments and witty examples. Thanks to this knowledge, you will be able to construct your own compass of awareness\", which will not allow addictions to lead you in the opposite direction from happiness.\"