ABOUTTHEBOOK

There’sthisideagoingaroundthatwe’realwayssupposedtobehappy—andit’smakingusmiserable.Thegoodnewsis,ifyoucanlearn to let go of that impossible expectation, your life will be awhole lot happier. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)is a simple, self-administered therapy that uses mindfulness toenable you to do just that. This fun, illustrated guide to themethodthat’smadelifebetterformillionsistheeasiestwayyetto learn how to escape the happiness trap and start living a lifethat’smorerewarding,moremeaningful—andhappier.

WithACTyou’lllearnto:

ReducestressandworryHandlepainfulfeelingsandthoughtsmoreeffectivelyBreakself-defeatinghabitsOvercomeinsecurityandself-doubtRecognizeandtreasurethewholerangeofemotionsthatmakeupasatisfyinglife

Dr. RUSS HARRIS is a physician, therapist, and speakerspecializing in stress management. He travels nationally andinternationally to train individuals and health professionals in thetechniquesofACT.BornandeducatedinEngland,henowlivesinAustralia.Formoreinformation,visitactmindfully.com.au.

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Howtousethisbook 7

Introduction 9

Fairytales 20

Viciouscycles 29

ThebasicsofACT 43

Thegreatstoryteller 46

Trueblues 59

Troubleshootingdefusion 64

Demonsintheboat 76

Dropthestruggle 87

Troubleshootingexpansion 101

Greatconnections 106

You’renotwhoyouthinkyouare 120

Followyourheart 128

The1000-milejourney 135

Findingfullfillment 146

Alifeofplenty 150

Willingness 157

Ameaningfullife 164

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