The Happiness Trap: How To Stop Struggling And ... May 2026

Dr. Russ Harris’s The Happiness Trap outlines how the relentless pursuit of happiness often creates anxiety, proposing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to cultivate psychological flexibility through values-driven living. The book advocates for accepting difficult emotions and disengaging from negative thoughts to build a meaningful life rather than struggling for a permanent state of happiness. Read a detailed summary of these principles at Thinkr.org . The Happiness Trap Summary - Four Minute Books