false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255831329m/3250347.jpg 3250347 1 What if almost everything you believed about finding happiness turned out to be inaccurate and misleading? What if those very beliefs were in fact making you miserable? Too many of us are caught in the happiness trap: we think that we should be happy all or most of the time, and we believe that we can control the circumstances of our lives in order to avoid unpleasant experiences.<br><br>In reality, every life is touched by disappointment and difficulty. Ironically, it is our fear of negative experiences that keeps us trapped in cycles of unhappiness. Based on the insights and techniques of a new form of psychotherapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Harris offers key principles and techniques for escaping the &#8220;happiness trap&#8221; to create a full, rich, and meaningful life.<br><br>Harris shows how mindfulness and acceptance can help us to overcome common emotional problems. He presents the six key techniques of ACT that have been proven effective in helping individuals to:<br><br>handle painful feelings more effectively<br><br>escape the grip of self-defeating habits, including addiction<br><br>rise above fears, doubts, and insecurities<br><br>create a richer and more meaningful life 3285402 3 6 2008 The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living total:18|5:5|4:7|3:5|2:1|1:0| 18 70 50 5 3 2 false false Sat Aug 08 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Jun 18 03:50:27 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 08 01:46:16 -0700 2009
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