Three Questions That Could Change Your Life

Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap, teaches his clients to repeatedly check in with themselves using three questions.

Am I:

1. Moving towards my values or away from my values (doing what matters – or not?)

2. Allowing private experience (thoughts, memories, emotions) or avoiding private experience (opening up – or not?)

3. Connected with the ‘here and now’ or disconnected from the ‘here and now’ (being present – or not?)

These questions are based on ACT, an evidence based approach that helps people to build rich and meaningful lives.

Research has found that: 

• Identifying and living by our values has a whole host of benefits
• Trying to control our thoughts and emotions is often counter-productive and can lessen meaning and joy
• Being present and 'mindful' builds well being

Russ's three questions are a simple and helpful way to check in on ourselves throughout the day - if you did it regularly every day, it might just change your life!