A book I am most grateful for
I was in a pretty bad place years ago. I cried a lot. I slept a lot. My marriage was struggling. I was struggling as a mother. But I JUST managed to hold it together to function (mostly).
I was seeing a counsellor and my depression and anxiety scales were in the very high range. The counsellor suggested a book (and web site) to me called The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris.
It was pretty easy to read and the theories made perfect sense to me. I still use the exercises and techniques I learned and I'm now a much more balanced person.
Don't think I don't still have issues with anxiety, depression and relationships. I still have self doubt and I still have super critical thoughts about myself. But the way that I now deal with them has changed and that means I don't spiral downward into a big black hole.
I won't go into the theories here. They are very involved and I couldn't do them justice with just a few paragraphs. But as this is a blog about gratitude, I wanted to show my gratitude for this book by recommending it. I've leant out my copies a few times (but only if know it will come back, as I will always reread this).
From The Happiness Trap, I learned the correct way to be mindful (to be present in the now) and how to let normal, human emotions have space in my head and heart.
If you do read this, give it a go. Even if you aren't in a dark place, the ideas in this book can help anyone improve their quality of life.

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