Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workbook: 101 ACT Exercises and a 6-Week Program to Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Procrastination by Improving Focus and Productivity

Miriam Blake’s Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workbook is a refreshingly practical and compassionate roadmap for anyone feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or stress. Rather than offering vague feel-good advice, this workbook delivers an evidence-based, action-oriented plan to help readers achieve real and lasting change in just six weeks.

I'm on a healing journey at the moment and I found this book to be very helpful. I particularly like the book's practical focus. Even in the first chapter, the exercises look into how our often "fused" thoughts can - at the very least - be challenged. I like that, instead of just trying to overcome - or pretend these thoughts don't exist or didn't occur - the focus is on dealing with them with grace and perspective. The book has taken me through a journey of considering everything from my values, my relationship with myself, how I look at and react to stresses in my life, my relationships, what I'm eating (and why!), and what I actually really want from my life. To give an example of the book's practical focus, the chapter on stress begins by looking at sources of stress. Then, using a series of detailed ACT-based exercises, it gets you to challenge your thoughts about how you handle workplace stress. These exercises have helped me look at ways unique to me to experiencing lower stress levels at work. Importantly, the exercises are not a one size fits all remedy. They are very flexible and are designed to be tailored to each reader's journey. The author acknowledges that some exercises will resonate with you more than others and you are encouraged to choose what works best in your situation. One of the exercises that I have found really helpful was the professional vision board. I've actually customized this concept and applied it to other areas of my life, for example my family relationships. This is definitely a book I will continue to refer back to.

In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workbook, author Miriam Blake introduces readers to practical tools for personal growth, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and acceptance. The workbook explores the concept of cognitive defusion, guiding readers to change how they relate to their thoughts rather than trying to eliminate them. Techniques like opposite action and embracing emotions are highlighted as essential strategies for overcoming emotional obstacles and fostering self-awareness. Blake also encourages value-based living, which provides resilience and direction, especially during tough times. The book emphasizes the importance of accountability in staying on track with personal goals, and how continuous self-observation fosters autonomy in both life experiences and relationships. With a focus on personal development and goal pursuit, this workbook is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

This author cracked the code on why we, even as adults, struggle with a sense of urgency in life. I highly recommend everyone who wants to be more than what they currently are to spend some time reading this book.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a state-of-the-art therapy. It's backed by research and is very effective. This book lays the concepts out well and it had useful exercises. You might want to try this book before getting a therapist. It could save you money. I recommend this book.

As someone single for over 25 years, I’ve built a life of independence, art, and unapologetic self-expression. But even a self-made cougar like me has struggled with lingering mental barriers, anxiety, and the pressure of high expectations. Miriam Blake’s Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workbook hit home for me in a way no other self-help guide has. In just six weeks, I felt a shift. It didn’t ask me to avoid my emotions, but to embrace them—and in doing so, I’ve unlocked creativity and focus I never knew I still had. The step-by-step exercises are easy to follow, and with the free bonuses included, I’ve been able to push past my limits and chase my dreams with renewed clarity. This workbook will change your life if you’re opinionated and tired of living within mental constraints.