The Happiness Trap (Second Edition)
How to Stop Struggling and Start Living
What's it about
Tired of chasing happiness only to feel more stressed and anxious? What if the relentless pursuit of feeling good is the very thing making you miserable? This book summary reveals a radical, science-backed approach to break free from this "happiness trap" and find genuine satisfaction. You'll discover how to stop fighting difficult thoughts and feelings using powerful mindfulness techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT. Learn to defuse anxiety, clarify your core values, and take committed action toward a rich, full, and meaningful life, even when discomfort shows up.
Meet the author
Dr. Russ Harris is an internationally acclaimed acceptance and commitment therapy ACT trainer and a leading authority on stress management, with his books now published in over forty languages. A former medical practitioner, he became frustrated with traditional approaches to mental health. This led him on a personal and professional journey to discover ACT, a powerful mindfulness-based approach that transformed his life and the lives of his clients. His work now makes these life-changing psychological skills accessible to everyone.
What's it about
Tired of chasing happiness only to feel more stressed and anxious? What if the relentless pursuit of feeling good is the very thing making you miserable? This book summary reveals a radical, science-backed approach to break free from this "happiness trap" and find genuine satisfaction. You'll discover how to stop fighting difficult thoughts and feelings using powerful mindfulness techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT. Learn to defuse anxiety, clarify your core values, and take committed action toward a rich, full, and meaningful life, even when discomfort shows up.
Meet the author
Dr. Russ Harris is an internationally acclaimed acceptance and commitment therapy ACT trainer and a leading authority on stress management, with his books now published in over forty languages. A former medical practitioner, he became frustrated with traditional approaches to mental health. This led him on a personal and professional journey to discover ACT, a powerful mindfulness-based approach that transformed his life and the lives of his clients. His work now makes these life-changing psychological skills accessible to everyone.
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