health
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Shinrin-Yoku: Unlocking Nature’s Healing Power
Imagine stepping into a forest, where the air is crisp, the scent of pine fills your lungs, and the gentle rustling of leaves creates a soothing rhythm. The sunlight filters through the canopy, casting patterns of light and shadow on the forest floor. You take a deep breath, and suddenly, a sense of calm washes…
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Boiling Frog Syndrome: A Metaphor for Gradual Change and Human Complacency
The boiling frog syndrome is a powerful metaphor that illustrates how humans and societies often fail to recognize and respond to gradual, incremental changes until the consequences become severe and irreversible. This concept is frequently used in discussions about psychology, business, politics, environmental issues, and personal decision-making, warning against complacency and inaction in the face…
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The Art of Doing Nothing: Embracing Niksen and Finding Joy in Idleness
Standing on the sands of Scheveningen beach, I am immersed in the Dutch practice of niksen—doing absolutely nothing. But the moment I begin contemplating if I am truly doing “nothing,” I find myself slipping into an ironic paradox: Am I doing it right? Should I sit? Does wandering off to eat pancakes count as niksen?…
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AI: Your Personal Growth Sidekick
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a sci-fi fantasy; it’s here and making a real impact on our daily lives. From helping us shop smarter to making our phones even more addictive, AI has been a game-changer. But it’s not just about convenience—AI is transforming how we learn, set goals, and even look after…
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Mindfulness Techniques for Busy Lives: Finding Calm and Clarity in Your Hectic Schedule
If you’re like most people, your life is probably packed with a whirlwind of activities—work, studies, social commitments, and the constant buzz of notifications. Amidst all this chaos, it’s easy to lose track of what really matters. But here’s a game-changer: mindfulness. This practice of staying present and fully engaged in the moment can help…
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Daily Rituals of Happiness: A Guide to Joyful Living
Happiness isn’t just a fleeting emotion; it’s a state of being that can be cultivated through daily habits and rituals. Drawing from the wisdom of leading positive psychologists around the world, this guide presents practical, research-backed strategies to infuse your life with joy. Whether you’re looking for small changes or significant transformations, these rituals can…
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Mind Over Milkshake: How Your Thoughts Can Fool Your Stomach
Mukesh Jain Dr. Alia Crum, Professor of Psychology at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Mind & Body Lab, is a world expert on mindsets and beliefs and how they shape our responses to stress, exercise, and even to the foods we eat. In one of famous experiments, Crum created a huge batch of…
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Reversing The Clock: Astonishing Effect of Mindset
Mukesh Jain In the year 1981, renowned Harvard social psychologist Ellen Langer invited eighty men in their late 70s to live in a residential retreat for seven days. The environment was recreated to match the socio-physical environment of the year 1959. The men were asked to talk, feel, and pretend as if they were living…
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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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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…
School Of Happiness by Mukesh Jain 