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Happiness is not about getting rid of negative thoughts from "summary" of The Happiness Trap Pocketbook by Dr Russ Harris,Russ Harris,Bev Aisbett
Happiness is not about getting rid of negative thoughts. In fact, trying to eliminate negative thoughts can often backfire and make us feel even more unhappy. This is because our minds are wired to produce thoughts, both positive and negative. We cannot control what thoughts pop into our heads, but we can control how we respond to them. The key to finding happiness is not to fight against our negative thoughts, but to learn to accept them as a natural part of the human experience. By trying to suppress or avoid negative thoughts, we only give them more power over us. Instead, we can choose to observe our thoughts without judgment and let them come and go without getting caught up in them. When we stop struggling against our negative...
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