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Tracey Archambeault Turns Into A Successful Transformational Coach and Teaches Readers How They Can Break Free From "External Validation Trap" In Her New Book "The Happiness Myth: Breaking Free"

 


In this fast-paced world of social media trends, reels, and performance metrics, the quest for success and external validation has been equated to happiness and peace. In her new book "The Happiness Myth: Breaking Free", she provides a vital lifeline out of this exhausting cycle that traps the young generations into a long and painful servitude of this never-ending pursuit of happiness.

Tracey a transformational coach with a background in the high-validation-based environment of the entertainment industry; she writes with a profound empathy and clarity about this struggle. The book delves into the psychological patterns that keep people trapped in a loop of achievement and temporary satisfaction, a phenomenon known as hedonic adaptation.

Tracey asks the question, Why does it feel like no achievement or purchase can satisfy us in the long run? Why are we always dreaming or trying for more? Why can't we be fulfilled with the things we have? Why do we need things and validation that is temporary? How can a temporary feeling help us achieve long-term happiness? When we finally achieve the things we want to, when we finally get a hold of the materialistic items we desire, we only find ourselves holding a temporary ticket to satisfaction, not long-term contentment.

Tracey Archambeault cites compelling research and includes studies that show that individuals who focus on internal growth rather than external achievements report having a higher level of sustained happiness. Or prolonged periods of peace. One key study revealed that participants who developed strong internal validation practices showed a 40% increase in their baseline happiness index over the following 18 months.

"The Happiness Myth: Breaking Free" doesn't just discover the problem; it offers a clear, three-stage path to liberation. Tracey guides readers through:

  1. Awareness: Noticing the often-subconscious moments we seek external approval.
  2. Understanding: Recognizing the roots of this drive in our early experiences and cultural conditioning, which reduces self-judgment.
  3. Action: Implementing small, consistent steps to practice self-validation and develop personal success metrics.

Through relatable examples and anecdotes, readers are introduced to individuals such as Sarah, a CTO who found herself to be incredibly stressed after her promotion, and then comes Marcus, an artist who felt hollow and unhappy even after a successful gallery showing. The journey that takes place from external validation to internal validation is mainly confused with giving up on achievements; however, that is not the case at all. Tracey clarifies that it's about transforming your relationship with them. It's asking yourself, ' How would my approach to goals change if I were completely free from the need for others' approval?'"

 

The book offers a wide range of practical exercises that engage both the body and the mind. It also includes a dedicated “Validation Journal” designed to help readers identify approval-seeking patterns, along with guided reflections that support building a stronger internal compass.[1]  It directly addresses common fears, such as the worry that letting go of external validation will lead to complacency, showing instead how it can fuel more authentic and sustainable motivation.

Tracey’s central message is one of profound relief. "I want readers to feel a deep sense of freedom the freedom to stop striving for validation and start being their authentic selves. Your worth is not something to be earned; it is your birthright."

This press release is the second in a series exploring the key themes of "The Happiness Myth: Breaking Free," a book that is rapidly becoming essential reading for working professionals, wellness seekers, and anyone feeling burned out by the constant pressure to perform and prove their value.

About Tracey Archambeault:

Tracey Archambeault is a transformational coach who helps people get unstuck by connecting their heart and their brain. Using principles from her own journey, she guides clients to discover their limiting beliefs and break free from the patterns that hold them back from a life of authentic joy and purpose.

Contact:
Author: Tracey Archambeault 
Amazon: The Happiness Myth : Breaking Free
Website: https://www.traceyarchambeault.com/about
Email: traceyk.lynn@gmail.com



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