The Happiness Trap - Stop Struggling, Start Living

Author: Russ HarrisPublisher: MacmillanYear: 2007Language: EnglishPages: 280ISBN/UPC (if available): 0230634974 DescriptionDo you ever feel lonely, worried, miserable, insecure or unfulfilled- yet you put on a happy face and pretend everything’s fine? If so, you are not alone! Stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem are now epidemic in our society. But why should this be, when our standard of living is the highest it’s ever been?New Scientific research suggests that we are all caught in a hidden psychological trap: a vicious cycle, whereby the more we strive for happiness, the more we suffer in the long term. Fortunately, we can escape ‘The Happiness Trap” via a groundbreaking new psychotherapy, known as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Through the use of six powerful principles, ACT enables you to create a rich, full and meaningful life, whilst effectively handling the pain that comes with it. ACT has proven effective for a wide range of psychological problems, from stre