The life-changing practice of applied mindfulness called ACT is made even more accessible in this fun and easy-to-understand volume that illustrates all the principles with entertaining cartoons.
There s this idea going around that we re always supposed to be happy and it s making us miserable. The good news is, if you can learn to let go of that impossible expectation, your life will be a whole lot happier. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a simple, self-administered therapy that uses mindfulness to enable you to do just that. This fun, illustrated guide to the method that s made life better for millions is the easiest way yet to learn how to escape the happiness trap and start living a life that s far richer, fuller, and more meaningful.
With ACT you ll learn to:
Reduce stress and worry Handle painful feelings and thoughts more
effectively Break self-defeating habits Overcome insecurity and
self-doubt Recognize and treasure the whole range of emotions that make
up a satisfying life"