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Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life
The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Book • 2005
This book introduces Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a scientifically based psychotherapy that focuses on why humans suffer and what it means to be mentally healthy.
It explains that pain is an inevitable part of life, but trying to avoid or control painful experiences can lead to suffering and long-term problems.
ACT encourages developing a willingness to accept all experiences, practicing mindfulness, and committing to actions that align with personal values.
The book is designed to help readers overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, and problem anger by adopting a more accepting and values-driven approach to life.
It explains that pain is an inevitable part of life, but trying to avoid or control painful experiences can lead to suffering and long-term problems.
ACT encourages developing a willingness to accept all experiences, practicing mindfulness, and committing to actions that align with personal values.
The book is designed to help readers overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, and problem anger by adopting a more accepting and values-driven approach to life.
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Mentioned by Jemma Sbeg as containing an exercise where you can try and change a thought's presentation.
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311. How to stop ruminating
Mentioned by Steven Hayes as a self-help book that beat Harry Potter for one glorious week in 2006.
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Eric Zimmer as an author whose book is recommended for its focus on mindfulness and action-oriented approach to mental health.
Eric Zimmer as an author whose book is recommended for its focus on mindfulness and action-oriented approach to mental health.
Tony Wrighton on Managing Your Energy
Mentioned for a similar exercise where you can try and change a thoughts presentation.
311. How to stop ruminating
