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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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“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.”

— Russ Harris, The Happiness Trap

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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Russ Harris

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