Mukesh Jain
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Some Mindsets Drive Success!
Mukesh Jain Have you nоtісеd how some people kеер rising to the ріnnасlе of success, whіlе others never ѕееm tо be аblе to get thеrе? Sо whаt mаkеѕ the ѕuссеѕѕful реорlе different frоm thе others? The аnѕwеr іѕ ѕіmрlе, but in thе ѕіmрlісіtу of the answer hіdеѕ thе ѕесrеt to ѕuссеѕѕ – thеѕе реорlе hаvе…
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How do you measure Happiness?
Mukesh Jain Measuring happiness is a complex and multifaceted task that has intrigued philosophers, psychologists, and researchers for centuries. The pursuit of understanding and quantifying happiness has led to the development of various theories, models, and methodologies. In this exploration, we will delve into some of the key approaches to measuring happiness, acknowledging the inherent…
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Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness
Mukesh Jain Most of the 19th and 20th Century Psychology was consumed by a single topic – mental illness. Freud, one of the greatest names in traditional clinical psychology advocated the psychiatric and psychoanalytic therapy practices wherein patients are encouraged to dig into their past for the negative events and impulses that have led to…
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Self Help Does Not Help
Mukesh Jain In social settings, it is not unusual to encounter a friend who mentions about a book that has changed her or his life. You can always see the so-called ‘self-help books’ available in bookstores at railway stations and airports. Happiness has become fad today, with the market full of books, quotes, blogs on…
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The Happiness Equation We believe in
Mukesh jain Ask yourself when the last time did you utter the phrase: “I’ll be happy when I…” Probably recently, right? Whether the end of that statement includes getting “a better car,” or “a bigger house,” or finding “true love” or “the dream job,” we’re all guilty of delaying our joy and making the gratification…
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Haruki Murakami’s “Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage”: An Exploration of the Quest for Happiness
Mukesh Jain Haruki Murakami, is a prolific and internationally acclaimed author. His unique literary style blends elements of Japanese and Western literature, creating a narrative universe that transcends cultural boundaries. Murakami’s works often feature protagonists who embark on personal journeys of self-discovery, grappling with existential questions, the complexities of love, and the mysteries of the…
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Art of Happiness: Matthieu Ricard and Howard Cutler
Mukesh Jain “The Art of Happiness” is a collaborative work by Matthieu Ricard, a Buddhist monk, and Howard Cutler, a psychiatrist. Published in 1998, the book explores the concept of happiness from both Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, blending Ricard’s insights derived from his years of Buddhist practice with Cutler’s psychiatric perspectives. The essence of…
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Four Minutes A Mile: All Barriers Are Psychological
Mukesh Jain Sir Roger Bannister’s historic achievement of running a mile in less than four minutes is a seminal moment in the history of athletics. The event took place on May 6, 1954, at Iffley Road Track in Oxford, England. Roger Bannister, a British middle-distance runner, accomplished this remarkable feat, breaking what was then considered…
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Happiness as seen by Fiction writers.
Mukesh Jain The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” is a novel written by Swedish author Jonas Jonasson. It was first published in 2009. The book gained international acclaim for its quirky narrative and humor. The novel follows the adventures of Allan Karlsson, a centenarian who decides to escape the confinements of…
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Can We Really Change Our Happiness Levels?
Mukesh Jain The question of whether happiness levels can be changed has been a central focus of research in the field of positive psychology. Over the past few decades, numerous studies have explored the malleability of happiness and the effectiveness of interventions aimed at enhancing well-being. The emerging consensus from this body of research suggests…