The Happiness Trap

Using an easy-to-read and entertaining writing style Harris aims to help the reader develop skills to create a meaningful life free from struggling with stress, anxiety or depression. This second edition has over 50% more content in it than the first edition that was released in 2007. This extra content includes new tools, techniques and exercises. It also includes new information about the nature and purpose of emotions, how to break bad habits, push through procrastination, stop panic attacks, overcome people pleasing and perfectionism, practical tips for those suffering from trauma, and new material on self-compassion. I found this book to be an easy and worthwhile read. Harris uses a laid-back and entertaining narration style that feels personable and engaging. -- Nicola McKinlay-Clark * NZAC Newsletter * Happiness, according to the author, is defined as a rich, full and meaningful life with the full range of human emotions felt to varying degrees. From this standpoint there is a real opportunity to embrace concepts discussed by Harris, shut out some of the noise from advertisers and social media, and focus on the aspects of our existence that bring real human emotions, both positive and negative, that create the basis of happiness. Dr Russ Harris also has a series of YouTube clips that complement the book's teachings. They are well worth checking out. * NZ Booklovers * Dr Harris explains how we tend to get hooked on negative thoughts and emotions, and implements strategies to help with it so that we respond to those negative things differently. He also points out ways that our emotions help us and serve three main purposes - communication, illumination and motivation. * inthegoodbooksblog *