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The Happiness Trap: Stop Struggling, Start Living Paperback – 1 March 2007

by Dr Russ Harris (Author), Steven C. Hayes (Foreword)
4.6 out of 5 stars 2,443 ratings

In this controversial but empowering self-help book, Dr Russ Harris reveals how millions of people are misled by popular ideas about happiness, unwittingly contributing to our current epidemic of stress, anxiety and depression.

There is a growing number of people who feel something is missing from their lives; that despite financial or family success they are not truly happy, and there must be ‘more to life’. Unfortunately, popular psychological approaches are making it even worse!

This bestselling book explains how people become caught in ‘The Happiness Trap’, striving to conform to popular ideas about happiness and instead feeling worn-out and anxious. It provides an effective means to escape, through a revolutionary new approach which is shaking the very foundations of western psychology.

Within these pages you will learn scientifically proven techniques to:

  • reduce stress and worry
  • rise above fear, doubt and insecurity
  • effectively handle painful thoughts and feelings
  • break self-defeating habits
  • improve performance and find fulfilment in your work
  • build more satisfying relationships


This book is for everyone, from CEOs to sales staff; astronauts to housewives. Whether you’re lacking confidence, facing illness, coping with loss, working in a high-stress job, or suffering from anxiety or depression, this book will unlock the secrets to living a fulfilled, meaningful life.

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  1. Print length
    284 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Exisle Publishing
  4. Publication date
    1 March 2007
  5. Dimensions
    15 x 1.5 x 23 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0908988907
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0908988907
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A revolutionary guide which exposes popular misconceptions about happiness, unlocking the secrets to a fulfilling life.

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A guide to ACT: the revolutionary mindfulness-based program for reducing stress, overcoming fear, and finding fulfilment.

Popular ideas about happiness are misleading, inaccurate, and are directly contributing to our current epidemic of stress, anxiety and depression. And, unfortunately, popular psychological approaches are making it even worse!
In this controversial but empowering self-help book, Dr Russ Harris reveals how millions of people are unwittingly caught in 'The Happiness Trap'! He then provides an effective means to escape, through a revolutionary new approach which is shaking the very foundations of western psychology.

This book is for everyone, from CEOs to sales staff, from astronauts to housewives. Whether you're lacking confidence, facing illness, coping with loss, working in a high-stress job, suffering from anxiety or depression, or preparing for the performance of your life - within these pages you will learn scientifically proven techniques to:

  • reduce stress and worry
  • rise above fear, doubt and insecurity
  • handle painful thoughts and feelings far more effectively
  • break self-defeating habits
  • improve performance and find fulfilment in your work
  • build more satisfying relationships and, above all,
  • create a rich, full and meaningful life.

'Dr Harris shines a powerful beacon forward into the night. enjoy the journey. You are in excellent hands.' Steven Hayes - bestselling author of Get Out of Your Mind And Into Your Life

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Exisle Publishing (1 March 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0908988907
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0908988907
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15 x 1.5 x 23 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 2,443 ratings

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Dr Russ Harris is world-renowned trainer in ACT, a therapist and a coach, with a background in medicine (as a general practitioner). He has run hundreds of workshops, providing training over fifty thousand health professionals around the world. He is the author of several bestselling ACT-based textbooks and self-help books. The Happiness Trap is an international bestseller, with over a million copies sold worldwide and editions published in over thirty languages.

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  • Miss P
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing book
    Reviewed in Australia on 10 June 2021
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    I love this book, it will help you manage your thoughts and deal with struggles you may have. Also great just for a different perspective, recommended by my therapist.
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  • The Shepherd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and informative read
    Reviewed in Australia on 6 June 2019
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    Was delivered quickly and a great price. Cheaper than I could find elsewhere. Great book and highly recommend to anyone wishing to find ways to increase their overall happiness.
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  • Paul
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in Australia on 23 May 2019
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  • siobhán
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    Reviewed in Australia on 7 November 2020
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    Great book. Very helpful.
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  • michellina van loder
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Australia on 28 September 2019
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    Helpful techniques that psychologists use. We are not our thoughts!
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  • Matthew Brady
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    Reviewed in Australia on 7 July 2023
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    Book was okay
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  • Leisa Zeppa
    5.0 out of 5 stars How every ones mind thinks.
    Reviewed in Australia on 3 November 2019
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    Enjoy a good read.
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  • Namrata Suthar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must have book
    Reviewed in Australia on 13 July 2019
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    Book arrived on time and it was in good condition when I opened the package. Worth the money!
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  • Fabio
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not helpful - Non è di aiuto
    Reviewed in Italy on 9 December 2017
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    Vi sono dei meccanismi naturali nella nostra mente, che, talvolta, deviano dalla loro funzione utile e diventano dannosi.
    La capacità di criticare sè stessi (nel senso di identificare e segnalare le proprie aree di miglioramento) è un meccanismo utile, che diventa tuttavia - appunto - dannoso, nel momento in cui la nostra voce interiore si accanisce contro di noi con critiche feroci e continue: "sei un fallito; sei il solito incapace" ecc. Ebbene, le tecniche suggerite in questo libro, almeno relativamente a questo aspetto, a me sembrano inefficaci e a tratti ridicole. Suggerire di "ringraziare la tua mente" quando ti lancia quelle accuse " senza sarcasmo ma con genuino humour" (pag. 59) oppure immaginare che le suddette accuse vengano pronunciate con una voce da cartone animato, a me sembrano suggerimenti onestamente molto sciocchi.
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  • Matteo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Todo bien
    Reviewed in Spain on 7 November 2019
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    Llegado como previsto.
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  • lessstep
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on 29 September 2014
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  • Richika Agarwal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it, must read!
    Reviewed in India on 14 October 2023
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    Exploring a wide range of #SelfHelpBooks, I've found "The Happiness Trap" by Dr. Russ Harris to be a standout. This book addresses the misconception surrounding #Happiness in today's culture and its impact on our lives.

    Dr. Harris emphasizes the importance of embracing a full spectrum of emotions, including happiness, sadness, and anxiety. #TheHappinessTrap is a practical guide that provides strategies for navigating complex thoughts and feelings, ultimately leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

    If you're seeking actionable insights in self-help, this book is a must-read. #EmbraceEmotions #MentalWellness #PersonalGrowth
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    Richika Agarwal
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Loved it, must read!

    Reviewed in India on 14 October 2023
    Exploring a wide range of #SelfHelpBooks, I've found "The Happiness Trap" by Dr. Russ Harris to be a standout. This book addresses the misconception surrounding #Happiness in today's culture and its impact on our lives.

    Dr. Harris emphasizes the importance of embracing a full spectrum of emotions, including happiness, sadness, and anxiety. #TheHappinessTrap is a practical guide that provides strategies for navigating complex thoughts and feelings, ultimately leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

    If you're seeking actionable insights in self-help, this book is a must-read. #EmbraceEmotions #MentalWellness #PersonalGrowth
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  • Amazon Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Praktisch
    Reviewed in Germany on 3 January 2022
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    Eins der praktischsten Bücher, die ich je gelesen habe. Man muss natürlich auch die Übungen machen, die er vorschlägt, sonst wird das nix
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