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The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: A Guide to ACT by Russ Harris
4.0
"The Happiness Trap" by Russ Harris is a self-help book that challenges the traditional notion of happiness and proposes a new approach to achieving a fulfilling life. The book is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, acceptance, and values-driven action.
Harris argues that the pursuit of happiness, as it is commonly understood, often leads to disappointment, stress, and anxiety. Instead, he suggests that people should focus on creating a rich and meaningful life, which involves accepting negative thoughts and emotions, clarifying personal values, and committing to actions that align with those values.
Throughout the book, Harris provides a range of practical exercises and techniques to help readers overcome common psychological traps that prevent them from living fulfilling lives. These include strategies for defusing negative thoughts, cultivating mindfulness, and practicing self-compassion.
Overall, "The Happiness Trap" is a well-written and engaging book that offers a fresh perspective on the pursuit of happiness. It provides valuable insights and tools for readers to build a meaningful life that is based on their personal values, rather than the pursuit of an elusive and fleeting emotional state.
Harris argues that the pursuit of happiness, as it is commonly understood, often leads to disappointment, stress, and anxiety. Instead, he suggests that people should focus on creating a rich and meaningful life, which involves accepting negative thoughts and emotions, clarifying personal values, and committing to actions that align with those values.
Throughout the book, Harris provides a range of practical exercises and techniques to help readers overcome common psychological traps that prevent them from living fulfilling lives. These include strategies for defusing negative thoughts, cultivating mindfulness, and practicing self-compassion.
Overall, "The Happiness Trap" is a well-written and engaging book that offers a fresh perspective on the pursuit of happiness. It provides valuable insights and tools for readers to build a meaningful life that is based on their personal values, rather than the pursuit of an elusive and fleeting emotional state.