This video, narrated by Dr Russ Harris, explains how life is like a stageshow. On that stage are all your thoughts, feelings, memories and everything that you can see, hear, touch, taste and smell. The observing self is that part of you that can zoom in and take in the detail, or zoom out and take in the big picture. The post The Stageshow Metaphor appeared first on The Happiness Trap.| The Happiness Trap
What might happen if we engaged fully on all of those things we do on autopilot each day? Learn more in this clip from the Happiness Trap Online Program. The post Missing Out appeared first on The Happiness Trap.| The Happiness Trap
Self-compassion means treating ourselves with the same warmth, caring and kindness that we’d extend to someone we love or deeply care about, if they were experiencing challenges, obstacles or difficulties in life. Self compassion is an important skill to cultivate. Research has shown a positive correlation between self-compassion and psychological well-being, including emotional intelligence, social connectedness and overall life satisfaction.… The post What is Self Compassion? appeared f...| The Happiness Trap
In this quick video, Russ shares four whacky techniques to help you unhook from difficult thoughts and feelings. The post 4 Tips to Help You Unhook from Difficult Thoughts or Feelings appeared first on The Happiness Trap.| The Happiness Trap
Four popular myths about happiness in this extract from the Happiness Trap, by Dr. Russ Harris. The post 4 Happiness Myths appeared first on The Happiness Trap.| The Happiness Trap
What’s the most important thing in life? A lot of people, when first asked this question, answer… HAPPINESS! But did you know, there is a large and growing body of scientific research that shows the harder you try to control the way you feel, the more miserable you are likely to become? Watch this quick video to learn more. The post Chasing Happiness appeared first on The Happiness Trap.| The Happiness Trap
The Sushi Train metaphor offers a great tool for unhooking from difficult or unhelpful thoughts. The post The Sushi Train Metaphor appeared first on The Happiness Trap.| The Happiness Trap
The Difference Between a Goals and Values Focused Life Society tells us the way to be happy is to achieve our goals. But there is a radically different way to live your life. A life based on values. Watch this quick video to learn more.| The Happiness Trap
Extract from the Happiness Trap, by Dr. Russ Harris The human mind has given us an enormous advantage as a species. It enables us to make plans, invent things, coordinate actions, analyse problems, share knowledge, learn from our experiences and imagine new futures. The clothes on your body, the shoes on your feet, the watch on your wrist, the chair… The post The Illusion of Control appeared first on The Happiness Trap.| The Happiness Trap
Learn two contrasting definitions for the term happiness, in this thought provoking blog from Dr. Russ Harris.| The Happiness Trap
