The trap is this: The more we struggle to feel happy , the more miserable we often become. Harris argues that our minds are "unreliable history-and-future-tellers" that constantly generate worries, self-criticism, and comparisons. Trying to suppress or "fix" these thoughts backfires—a concept called experiential avoidance . The book teaches you to stop fighting your inner world and instead build a rich, meaningful life.

What is this book? La Trampa de la Felicidad ( The Happiness Trap ) is a highly influential self-help book based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , a proven form of cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Russ Harris, a physician and psychotherapist, wrote it to debunk a common myth: that we should be able to control or eliminate negative thoughts and feelings to be happy.