Stop Faking Happy: Finding Real Joy in a Filtered World

By Janalee Beck

In a world built on viral performance and constant scrolling, when was the last time you stopped watching others and actually lived your own life?

Your life is not a dress rehearsal. You don't have to earn your worth-you just have to stop performing for people who were never watching that closely anyway.

Inside, you'll discover a down-to-earth guide on how to: Trade outside approval for quiet self-trustEscape the scroll trap and reclaim your attentionSpot hidden performance in your daily habitsBuild a life that feels real, one choice at a timeWhat matters most is that you show up, honor life's messiness, and leave room to reinvent yourself.

Less scrolling. Less Trolling. More living.

About the Author

Janalee Beck earned her Master's degree from Arizona State University and is a globally published author whose books focus on positivity and personal growth. Her early work, published by Avon Books, sold over 56,000 copies and was translated into multiple languages. The mother of two millennial children, Janalee calls Scottsdale, Arizona, home. She fills her days with travel, yoga, poker nights, e-biking, board games, and family reunions, always finding joy in everyday experiences. Discover her blog articles at janaleebeck.net.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 096242126X
• ISBN13: 9780962421266
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Vital Beck Voice
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"