The Happiness Trap: Stop Struggling, Start Living

Are you caught in the happiness trap? Most of us have been taught that the key to a good life is to feel happy — and that negative thoughts and feelings are signs that something is wrong. But this pursuit of happiness can actually make us more anxious, more stressed, and less fulfilled. In The Happiness Trap, Dr. Russ Harris introduces a radically different approach based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — one of the most effective and evidence-based psychological frameworks available today.

Rather than fighting your thoughts and feelings, ACT teaches you to accept them, defuse their power, and take meaningful action guided by your deepest values. The result is not a life free of pain — but a life that is rich, full, and genuinely worth living.

Written in a warm, accessible, and practical style, The Happiness Trap is packed with proven techniques and exercises that you can start using immediately to reduce stress, overcome anxiety, and build a life of real meaning and purpose.

What You'll Learn

• Why the pursuit of happiness often backfires — and what to do instead
• How to use ACT techniques to defuse unhelpful thoughts and reduce their impact
• How to accept difficult emotions without being overwhelmed by them
• How to clarify your values and take committed action toward what truly matters
• Practical, evidence-based tools for managing anxiety, stress, and depression

Who This Book Is For

• Anyone struggling with anxiety, stress, or low mood
• Those seeking a practical, science-backed approach to mental wellbeing
• Readers interested in mindfulness, ACT, or CBT
• Anyone who wants to stop merely surviving and start truly living

Format: Paperback  |  Publisher: Macmillan  |  ISBN: 9789382616764

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