Popular ideas about happiness are misleading inaccurate & are directly contributing to our current epidemic of stress anxiety & depression. & unfortunately popular psychological approaches are making it even worse. In this controversial but empowering self-help book Dr Russ Harries reveals how millions of people are unwittingly caught in the ' The Happiness Trap' where the more they strive for happiness the more they suffer in the long term. He then provides an effective means to escape through a groundbreaking new approach based on mindfulness skills Mindfulness is a mental state of awareness openness & focus. Mindfulness skills are easy to learn & will rapidly & effectively help you to reduce stress enhance performance manage emotions improve health increase vitality & generally change your life for the better. The book provides scientifically proven techniques to: reduce stress & worry; rise above fear doubt & insecurity; break self-defeating habits; improve performance & find fulfilment in your work; build more satisfying relationships; & create a rich full & meaningful life.