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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…
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Success V/S Happiness: What Comes First
Mukesh Jain The relationship between success and happiness is a complex and nuanced topic that has been the subject of extensive research in various fields, including psychology, economics, and sociology. The question of which comes first, success or happiness, has intrigued scholars and individuals seeking to understand the dynamics of achievement and well-being. In exploring…
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Can there be a Science of Happiness?
The concept of a science of happiness, often referred to as positive psychology, has gained significant attention and scholarly interest in recent decades. The pursuit of understanding happiness from a scientific standpoint represents a departure from traditional psychology, which historically focused more on pathology and mental illness. Positive psychology, as a field, aims to investigate…
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School Of Happiness by Mukesh Jain 