Doing What Matters

Always busy, always “on” — and meanwhile the feeling that you are mostly just trying to keep up. In Doing What Matters – Resilient Working with ACT, Ard van Oosten shows how to find more calm, direction, and meaning in a demanding work environment. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), you learn to relate differently to stress, thoughts, and difficult emotions, and to consciously choose what truly matters to you. This book combines scientific insights, relatable stories, and practical exercises that help you develop psychological flexibility: staying present, making space, and taking meaningful action — even when it feels challenging. Doing What Matters is not a quick fix, but a sustainable compass for professionals, teams, and organizations that want to move from constant pressure to genuine flourishing — with more energy, engagement, and enjoyment in both work and life.