well-being
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What is Happiness?
Understanding Happiness: A Comprehensive Exploration Defining happiness may seem straightforward, yet it encompasses a broad spectrum of positive emotions like amusement, joy, pride, and contentment. Although we might think we know it when we feel it, grasping its essence requires a more nuanced approach. Researchers need to define happiness to study its causes and effects…
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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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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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Happiness Matters
All too often, many people think of happiness as a self-indulgent emotion—warm fuzzies and spine-tingling sensations that merely delight oneself at the moment. Yet, there is a growing science showing the amazing benefits of being happy. It spills over to many important aspects of life and helps us in many ways. Dr. Louis Tay is…
School Of Happiness by Mukesh Jain 