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Why Chasing Happiness Makes Us Miserable

Why Chasing Happiness Makes Us Miserable

Why does happiness elude us when we're trying to find it? Learn about the happiness paradox with ACT expert Russ Harris.

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What's one piece of advice you'd give to someone who's really struggling to sit with their sadness?
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If we're not striving for happiness, what should we be striving for?
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Can money make me happier?
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Am I selfish to seek happiness?
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Is sadness the opposite of happiness, and can it be a good thing?
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Is too much happiness a bad thing?
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Are happiness and satisfaction in life the same thing?
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How do I know when I’m happy?!
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Is there any relationship between happiness and health?
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What is the role of happiness as an emotion?
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What is the science of happiness?
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In your opinion, is there any good that has come from the current 'cult of happiness'? Either for individuals or for society overall?
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How to feel happy about the present, when there's major aspects in my life I want to change?
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Is there a secret to happiness?
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