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ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Paperback – May 1, 2021
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Dramatically change your life in just minutes a day with this powerful guided journal.
When you are faced with life’s challenges, it’s easy to lose track of what’s important, get stuck in your thoughts and emotions, and become bogged down by day-to-day problems. Even if you’ve made a commitment to live according to your core values, the ‘real-world’ has a way of driving a wedge between you and a deeper, more meaningful life. Now there’s a flexible program for learning how to practice a popular, proven-effective therapy protocol on your schedule!
With The ACT Daily Journal, you’ll learn all about the six core processes of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)—including mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based living—and even learn about a seventh: self-compassion. If there was ever a time to adopt the ACT approach to living, it’s now. By applying ACT to your life, you’ll learn how to roll with life’s punches, and stay in contact with the present moment, even when you have unpleasant thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations.
The gift of being present is becoming increasingly valuable in these uncertain times of conflict and chaos; it’s never been so important to live flexibly, with more meaning, and with a deeper understanding of shared struggles and our inherent humanity.
ACT is more than just a therapy—it’s a framework for living well. It helps us accept. It teaches us to make a commitment to what we deeply care about. And it works best when practiced daily. Let this journal guide you toward what really matters to you.
- Print length240 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherNew Harbinger Publications
- Publication dateMay 1, 2021
- Dimensions6 x 0.56 x 8 inches
- ISBN-101684037379
- ISBN-13978-1684037377
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—Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Hardwiring Happiness
“I love the ACT Daily Journal! It is an easy-to-follow guide for practicing ways of being that contribute to thriving and psychological health via small, consistent actions we can engage in each day. I love that the journal begins with compassion and self-care, providing the perfect foundation for a committed practice. And I now want to be a snail when I grow up (but you’ll have to read the book to find out why)!”
—Jill Stoddard, PhD, author of Be Mighty and The Big Book of ACT Metaphors, and cohost of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast
“In ACT Daily Journal, Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen guide you on a journey of introspection, intention setting, and deliberate practice. Unlike many self-help books and guided journals, this book emphasizes action. Each day you will read (in only a few minutes!) about the rationale and science behind that day’s practice. You will reflect on, and write in response to, a few prompts. Then you will weave throughout your day a simple practice. The result? In just eight weeks, you’ll build mastery in the core processes of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), a complex and powerful therapy that can help you build a richer, more fulfilling life. Finally, a book that truly brings ACT to the masses!”
—Alisha L. Brosse, PhD, partner at the Boulder Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, and author of End the Insomnia Struggle
“Increasing your psychological flexibility is not a one-and-done issue. Like creating healthy patterns of eating, sleeping, or exercising, it’s a one-day-at-a-time issue, and there is no better way to groove a daily habit of improvement than to keep a daily journal while you learn. This book will show you how, in a step-by-step, day-by-day, eight-week journey. You will be challenged but never overwhelmed; you will create new habits but never be bored. I highly recommend ACT Daily Journal.”
—Steven C. Hayes, PhD, originator of ACT, author of A Liberated Mind, and foundation professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno
“In this wonderful book, Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen help readers use the tools of ACT to develop self-compassion and psychological flexibility in the best possible way, applying it in their lives. The authors create an engaging, immersive experience in which readers are gently guided through brief, easy-to-follow practices and reflections to help them work with life struggles and build lives filled with meaning, purpose, and kindness. Highly recommended!”
—Russell Kolts, PhD, professor of psychology at Eastern Washington University, and author of CFT Made Simple and The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Managing Your Anger
“Are you ready to get in the driver’s seat of your life and take it to the next level? In ACT Daily Journal, Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen take you on a journey to greater purpose, joy, and fulfillment. Grounded in psychology, this journal is filled with self-reflection journal prompts and daily practices that guide you toward deeper self-awareness and realignment with what matters most to you. By the end of this eight-week journey, you will have the tools and firsthand experience needed to show up more fully in your life, reach your goals, and overcome any obstacles you face along the way.”
—Robyn L. Gobin, PhD, licensed psychologist, assistant professor of community health at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and author of The Self-Care Prescription
“With relatable personal stories, moving vignettes, and digestible descriptions of the science, this unique journal gently guides individuals through one of the most powerful treatment approaches available for managing mental health and improving quality of life. It’s an inspired and inspiring read you will want to buy for anyone and everyone you care about.”
—Yael Schonbrun, PhD, assistant professor at Brown University, and cohost of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast
“Living your values can be hard work. With this guided journal, Hill and Sorensen have created a useful and practical resource to apply evidence-based skills to everyday life. It is a charming, compassionate, and helpful resource for anyone trying to live a more vibrant and value-consistent life.”
—Dayna Lee-Baggley, PhD, registered psychologist who provides clinical care for medical, surgery, and cancer care patients, and conducts research as an assistant professor in the faculty of medicine at Dalhousie University; and author of Healthy Habits Suck
“Hill and Sorensen’s ACT Daily Journal makes a wonderful addition to the ACT literature for both novice and expert alike. ACT strategies to build psychological flexibility are engagingly taught within a doable structure alongside relatable and motivating authors’ anecdotes. I enthusiastically recommend this guided ACT Daily Journal to my clinical colleagues for use with their clients as well as themselves!”
—Debra L. Safer, MD, associate professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine
“ACT Daily Journal is a flexible, step-by-step guide to living with greater life vitality, and a perfect addition to any professional’s library! Weaving in personal stories, quotes, and metaphors to introduce the six core components of psychological flexibility, it is highly engaging, relatable, warm, and accessible. With each week focusing on a different process; and each day, one small practice; clients can readily integrate skills into their daily lives. Highly recommended!”
—Rhonda M. Merwin, PhD, associate professor at Duke University School of Medicine, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and coauthor of ACT for Anorexia Nervosa
About the Author
Debbie Sorensen, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Denver, CO, and part-time clinical research psychologist at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. She received her PhD in psychology from Harvard University. Sorensen cohosts the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, and is a VA regional trainer and training consultant in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
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- Publisher : New Harbinger Publications; 1st edition (May 1, 2021)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 240 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1684037379
- ISBN-13 : 978-1684037377
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.56 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #40,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #278 in Journal Writing Self-Help
- #1,238 in Personal Transformation Self-Help
- #1,515 in Mental Health (Books)
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Diana Hill, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Host of the podcast Wise Effort and author of ACT Daily Journal, The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, I Know I Should Exercise But..., and the upcoming book Wise Effort, Diana works with organizations and individuals to develop psychological flexibility so that they can grow fulfilling and impactful lives.
Integrating her over 20 years of meditation experience with yoga and psychological training, Diana guest teaches at InsightLA, Blue Spirit Costa Rica, PESI, Praxis Continuing Education, Yoga Soup, and Insight Timer Meditation. She is on the Institute for Better Health board and blogs for Psychology Today and Mindful.
Diana practices what she preaches daily as a mom of two boys and bee guardian. Learn more about her channels on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube (@drdianahill).
Dr. Debbie Sorensen is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Denver, Colorado, with a PhD from Harvard University. She is a co-host of the podcast Psychologists Off the Clock and co-author of the book ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. You can find her online and learn more at www.drdebbiesorensen.com.
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Customers find the book provides good, step-by-step guidance for learning and practicing Commitment Therapy. They appreciate the brief lessons, writing prompts, goals, and tips for each day. The format is easy to follow and understand, with bite-sized wisdom and practices that help them find vitality and clarity.
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Customers find the book provides useful information and guidance for learning and practicing Commitment Therapy. They appreciate the brief lessons, writing prompts, goals, and tips for the day. The format is described as inspiring and helpful, with personal anecdotes and stories connecting theory to practice.
"...This book got me out of the dark moment I was living, and brought me hope. I followed each one of the strategies and worked. I recommend it!" Read more
"...a better relationship with my sig other as well as provoking a more positive way to see things. I recommend it." Read more
"...A lot of references from the authors podcast." Read more
"The journal offers a brief lesson, writing prompt, goals and tips for the day." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read and follow. They appreciate the journal prompts and find the daily lessons, goals, and tips doable even with busy schedules. The daily routine provides a systematic process for applying the material to one's life. However, some readers feel the print is small and wordy.
"It was inspiring and easy to follow. I got this and Get out of your mind and into your life book by Hayes at the same time...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023It was inspiring and easy to follow. I got this and Get out of your mind and into your life book by Hayes at the same time. And I am so glad I read the ACT Daily Journal first. This book got me out of the dark moment I was living, and brought me hope. I followed each one of the strategies and worked. I recommend it!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024This journal is helping me have a better relationship with my sig other as well as provoking a more positive way to see things. I recommend it.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024I used this product as a guided journal to add to my large set of guided journals. I know that my current therapist uses ACT, and I had a New Harbinger OCD book from my mom from years ago, so I thought these New Harbinger journals would be good.
It is different than I thought. I don't know why I thought this, but I thought it would be heavily weighted towards journaling, but there is actually more to read than I thought, but that actually makes sense because you need to learn ACT to be able to write about using it. The authors are the two hosts of the podcast Psychologists Off the Clock, which I did not know before buying the book. They talk about their own experiences throughout the book. It is divided into 8 7-day weeks. You start with chapter one, and at the end of chapter one, they tell you to go to whatever chapter you want next.
Every day has about a page to read, a journal prompt related to the day's reading, a related activity to practice now, an "ACT in My Life" section that has more space to journal, and then "Today's Practice", which is something to do either one time or throughout your day.
I don't like that they assume that you are doing this journal first thing in the day, because I never do.
I'm not sure it's going to help me use ACT all the time, but I guess it's at least an introduction, and I do appreciate some of the readings. Oh, and each chapter also has an introduction as well as the whole book.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024Easy to follow and keep up with. Doesn't feel like regular therapy makes you think about things constructively. A lot of references from the authors podcast.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024I loved this book so much that I bought some for family! Great way to do routine healing from home.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023The journal offers a brief lesson, writing prompt, goals and tips for the day.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2021As a certified trauma and marriage therapist, I find this book to be a great resource. Over the years I have been searching for and trying different methods to teach my clients how to regulate their internal world and find emotional balance and stability in order to more effectively process the challenges of marriage and trauma. I had read about ACT and wanted to learn more about it. I was happy to find a book that not only explains ACT in a simple and practical way, but also provides a systematic process for applying the material to one’s life.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023I really like the idea of this book--I haven't completed it yet. Journaling helps me get my thoughts out in a useful way and this has been very helpful. My therapist and I are working through this together and she really likes it as well.
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- Gillian TalbotReviewed in Canada on January 26, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars The most important book ever
I've bought this for all my friends and recommended it to countless more, including people I peer-support. It is simple to follow and really gives you massive insight, as well as enabling you to make small changes that make a huge difference. As long as you pick it up every single day (even if you don't write in it every day).
- Natalie NagowskiReviewed in Germany on August 5, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of small daily practices to try out!
The ACT Daily Journal basically is an 8-week course on applying the concepts of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) in daily life. Each week covers a different theme/core process. For each day, there are journaling suggestions, prompts for reflection and daily practices.
I really liked the length of the daily chapters and the overall sequence of the themes/topics - starting with self-compassion, then going through the core ACT processes and ending with a week on integrating the content of the past weeks while also taking a broader perspective.
I am not new to ACT and I could still take away new insights from this book. I can definitely see myself going back to it from time to time. It might also be interesting for therapists looking for exercises and suggestions for their clients.
- Emma JReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Just brillant
I am a positive psychologist, I use tools in my coaching practice and for myself and this journal is amazing. The structure of the daily information and prompts are simple and easy to follow with impactful results. It’s the best thing I’ve come across for ACT to create changes in your life. Use it, you won’t regret it.
- CustomerReviewed in Germany on November 10, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Great small workbook
Great little workbook to practice compassion.
- JMReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2024
2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money
Not great