Summary of Dr. Steven C. Hayes A Liberated Mind

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 We have made incredible progress over the last fifty years, but we are also struggling to live meaningful, peaceful lives full of love and contribution. Our culture and minds haven’t adjusted to the rapidly changing world. #2 The good news is that behavioral science has developed a set of skills that can help us better navigate life’s challenges. These skills, called psychological flexibility, help us turn toward our discomfort and disquiet in a way that is open, curious, and kind. #3 The new science of psychological flexibility is not aping old themes, but it is understanding why these methods work. They help us turn toward our pain, and it is through this that we can begin developing the flexibility skills that will help us live happier and healthier lives. #4 Psychological rigidity is the attempt to avoid negative thoughts and feelings caused by difficult experiences. It is at its core an attempt to avoid negative thoughts and feelings, and it often leads to anxiety, depression, and other problems.