The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living

Author: Russ Harris

Russ Harris, in his book The Happiness Trap, does a fantastic job of breaking down the concepts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into digestible and manageable steps in order to untangle from the unworkable control strategies humans use to try to “solve” internal experiences.  We all tend to fight “negative” or unwanted internal experiences (i.e., feeling any way uncomfortable) and try to grab hold of something “positive” or wanted; however, we end up feeling even more miserable. The author reviews the myths of happiness and what we do internally to actually make ourselves suffer more in pursuit of it.

This book helps readers accept thoughts and feelings, connect with their values, and take effective actions to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.  It is a great book for anyone who is struggling to find happiness, trapped in a never ending pattern with their thoughts or emotions, struggling with self-esteem, or struggling to get rid of any unwanted discomfort.  And as the title states, this book is for anyone who wants to stop struggling and start living.

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Silicon Valley Communities We Serve

Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Silicon Valley offers evidence-based therapy for Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder near the following Silicon Valley/San Jose communities:

San Jose Therapy Counseling • Saratoga Therapy Counseling • Los Gatos Therapy Counseling • Monte Sereno Therapy Counseling • Cupertino Therapy Counseling • Campbell Therapy Counseling • Mountain View Therapy Counseling • Los Altos Therapy Counseling • Sunnyvale Therapy Counseling • Santa Clara Therapy Counseling

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