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Mentioned in 21 episodes
The happiness trap
Book • 2008
In 'The Happiness Trap', Dr. Russ Harris presents the insights and techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help readers escape the epidemic of stress, anxiety, and depression.
The book focuses on accepting unhelpful thoughts rather than trying to control them, and it emphasizes the importance of clarifying values and developing mindfulness.
It provides practical tools for reducing stress and worry, handling painful thoughts and feelings, breaking self-defeating habits, overcoming insecurity and self-doubt, and building better relationships and a fulfilling life.
The book focuses on accepting unhelpful thoughts rather than trying to control them, and it emphasizes the importance of clarifying values and developing mindfulness.
It provides practical tools for reducing stress and worry, handling painful thoughts and feelings, breaking self-defeating habits, overcoming insecurity and self-doubt, and building better relationships and a fulfilling life.
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Mentioned in 21 episodes
Recommended by 

as an introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).


Cal Newport

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Ep. 270: Depth vs. Distraction
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as a book offering an accessible introduction to ACT.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 305: Is Time Blocking Oppressive?
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as a book on acceptance commitment therapy.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 269: Don’t Get Started
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as the author of the book and the guest on the podcast.


Brett McKay

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Escape the Happiness Trap
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as a collection of cards that covers self-esteem, thinking traps, and living a life of gratitude.

Scott Barry Kaufman

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The Happiness Trap w/ Russ Harris
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as a bestseller written by 

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Scott Barry Kaufman


Russ Harris

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The Happiness Trap w/ Russ Harris
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as a helpful resource for understanding acceptance and commitment therapy.


Jeff Warren

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How To Handle Literally Anything | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren
Recommended by 

as a book introducing acceptance commitment therapy.


Cal Newport

133 snips
Ep. 178: CALLS: On Doing Hard Things
Recommended by the podcast host as a helpful resource for understanding mental well-being and happiness.

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Schemas, goals, values, and the pursuit of happiness (with Jeff Perron)
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as her previous book on the science of happiness.


Dan Harris

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The Neuroscience Of: Emotional Regulation, Relationships, Body Image, And Intuition | Emma Seppälä
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as a simple, engaging explanation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its application.

Anna Schaffner

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The Philosophy of Self-Improvement
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when discussing the importance of identifying personal values in timeboxing.


Nir Eyal

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How Successful People Timebox
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as relevant books for understanding ACT therapy.

Dr. Joel Sneed

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EP 141 | The Psychology of Goals w/ Dr. Joel Sneed
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as a source for the physicalizing technique.


Ellen Hendriksen

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The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism: Why You Never Feel Good Enough with Ellen Hendriksen
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as a book introducing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).


Cal Newport

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Ep 33: Rethinking Delegation, Pandemic Childcare, and Balancing Deep Work with Deep Hobbies
Mentioned by Dr. Emily Musgrove as the author of the questionnaire that her book is based on.

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The truth about values and how to identify yours - with Dr. Em
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for patients interested in ACT.

Dr. Malzberg

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Beyond Medications: The Best Lifestyle Treatments for Mental Health
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im Zusammenhang mit dem Umgang mit Triggern und negativen Reaktionen.

Tim Schmaddebeck

#228: Resilient & gelassen unter Druck: Die Prinzipien starker Ingenieure
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as the author of the books "Sovereign" and "The Happiness Track", discussing the mind-body connection and self-healing.


Josh Axe

Self-Healing Techniques PROVEN to Improve Mind-Body Connection | Emma Seppala
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when discussing core values and aligning activities with them, which are components of ACT.


Nir Eyal

Finding Your Footing When The Ground Shifts Beneath You