Book Summary · 19 min
The Happiness Trap
By Russ Harris
This episode reveals how our relentless pursuit of happiness often leads to suffering, offering a counter-intuitive path to a rich and meaningful life through acceptance and values-based action.
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What it is about
Psychological Flexibility, Well-being, Values-Based Living
Who it is for
If you often find yourself fighting against difficult thoughts or feelings, only to feel more stuck, this can help you find a different path to a meaningful life.
The author
Russ Harris, a medical doctor and therapist, distills the core principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into a practical guide for navigating the mind's inherent traps.
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