The Emotion Trap

by Siri Helle

***The International Bestseller***

Do you procrastinate instead of doing the things you really need to?
Are you inclined to miss a workout session because curling up on the sofa is more appealing?
Do you let your fears stand in the way of your dreams?

This is what can happen when your emotions are controlling your behaviour. Our thoughts, feelings and behaviour are all connected and if we start by changing our behaviour, a change in thoughts and feelings will follow.

In this practical and engaging guide, Swedish psychologist Siri Helle breaks down core principles of psychology into accessible, relatable tips to help you break free from emotional traps and reclaim control of your life.

Paperback

Published January 18, 2024

About the author

Siri Helle (b. 1991) is an award-winning psychologist and bestselling author. With a background as a clinical therapist, she has worked with CBT-treatment for depression, stress, and anxiety. She is now an appreciated expert in business and media, popularizing psychological knowledge.

Helle is the spokesperson for the policy campaign 'Mental Health on the Curriculum', a coalition of 30 non-governmental organisations such as UNICEF Sweden, to improve mental health education in schools.

As an ambassador for effective givning, Helle donates 10 percent of her royalties to effective charity through GiveWell.org.

Reviews

[Susanne Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting read and very easy to follow and understand.

Lots of scientific information and explanations but still easy to understand. Some ideas are broken down very simplistically and are easy to recite back to yourself when a little extra support is needed.

Some great ideas that really make you think and help you to understand more about your own mental health and how to take steps to help yourself.

[Mia Tiffany · Rating 2 out of 5]

I honestly couldnt finish it. It says its a self-help book but doesn't do much to actually help, just throws out a lot of information on why you get in that "trap" and how to get out...but more like:
"the exit is that way."
"which way is that?"
"Oh you have to figure that out yourself."

It was clinical and not ver personal to whoever was reading. Just generic findings from research.

[jayoh · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book provided some concepts that helped me understand why i felt some emotions and how i can change my behaviour to influence my emotions and thoughts.