Amanda Mountford, a case worker and counsellor with a bachelor's degree in Psychology has worked in a psychiatric hospital for 5 years. She has studied life coaching with a focus on acceptance and commitment therapy. Listen as Paul and Amanda discuss what ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is and how it can help people find their happiness, what fulfillment is and why you should always consider the long-term in making important decisions today. Episode Takeaways:

• Accept that pain and anxiety are parts of our lives.
• Trust your instinct — anxiety isn't normal anymore when it stops you from living a normal life.
• Learn to accept uncertainty.

Mentioned Resources:

• The Happiness Trap - Amanda's recommended book

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