The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living

By Russ Harris

Categories: Self-Help

Physician and therapist Russ Harris argues that the usual ways people pursue happiness often make them more miserable. Based on acceptance and commitment therapy, the book teaches skills to handle painful thoughts and feelings, such as defusion, acceptance and mindfulness, and to clarify personal values. Harris shows how to take action toward a rich and meaningful life even when life is hard.

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• Shane Parrish: “(unexpectedly life changing) The way most of us search for and attempt to hold onto fleeting moments of happiness ends up ensuring that we’re miserable. A great practical book on developing mindfulness, which is so important in many aspects of your life, including satisfaction.”