The Happiness Trap 2nd Edition - Stop Struggling, Start Living

Russ Harris

Key Insights from "The Happiness Trap 2nd Edition - Stop Struggling, Start Living"

  1. Avoidance of pain leads to the amplification of suffering. This means that trying to escape or suppress negative emotions can result in greater distress and unhappiness.
  2. Happiness is not the absence of negative feelings. It is the ability to live a rich and meaningful life, even when faced with adversities and emotional discomfort.
  3. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a new approach to dealing with psychological pain. Rather than attempting to eliminate distressing feelings, ACT teaches how to reduce their impact and influence.
  4. ACT is based...

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