Accept what you can't control, commit to what matters
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-wave cognitive-behavioral approach focused on psychological flexibility—accepting difficult thoughts/feelings while committing to actions aligned with your deepest values.
NOT about feeling better → It's about LIVING better, even when discomfort is present
Control is the problem → Trying to control/eliminate negative thoughts paradoxically amplifies them (ironic process theory)
Values > Goals → Goals end. Values are ongoing directions you move toward