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Russ Harris.

Russ Harris is an Australian medical doctor, psychotherapist and trainer in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

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The Happiness Trap
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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How to Stop Struggling and Start Living

The Happiness Trap

Russ Harris

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Psychology · 2007

The Happiness Trap

How to Stop Struggling and Start Living

Russ Harris introduces Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in plain language. The trap is believing we should feel happy all the time; the way out is making room for hard feelings while doing what matters.

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  1. Chasing happiness backfiresFighting unpleasant feelings often makes them louder.
  2. Unhook from thoughtsSee thoughts as words and pictures, not facts or orders.
  3. Make room for feelingsLet difficult emotions come and go without a struggle.
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