A number of western models of social case work and psychotherapy have emerged in the past decades: classical (for instance, psychoanalytic therapy, psychosocial therapy, problem-solving theory, family therapy, gestalt therapy, behavior therapy) and contemporary (for instance, cognitive behavior therapy, task-centered treatment, strengths- based approach etc). These models of therapy have been extensively used by psychologists and psychiatric social workers in treating persons with mental health issues all over the world, in India and claimed to be effective. However, many mental health professionals have observed that psychotherapy, as practiced in the West, might be suitable only for those living in metropolitan cities of India and not for majority of the Indian population.

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Happiness: a subjective state of contentment and well-being; an aspiration of every The United Nation’s World Happiness Report (2013) found the world’s happiest countries to be Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Netherlands and Sweden. India unfortunately ranked at 111th, behind most of its neighbouring countries. The study also found mental health to be the single most important determinant of individual happiness globally.

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At one time or another, we’ve all experienced rushing mindlessly through our daily routines, missing how there are many opportunities to turn routine activities into moments for mindfulness, presence, and self-care.

“Hurrying up” is a feeling with which most of us are all too familiar. With extensive emphasis on doing, producing, and achieving, the TO-DO list can feel like a never-ending task. Whether you write your lists on paper, in your phone or tablet, or if they go fleeting through your mind before you can get them on paper, we often cross one task off only to add three more.

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Have you ever wanted to be just a little bit more successful? Of course you do! And of course you can be! But as many of us are just struggling to get through the day, sometimes it feels impossible to carve out the space to do even more.

So what do “successful” people do in order to create more success, happiness and a sense of peace in their lives? Research on achievement shows that successful people reach their goals not simply because of who they are, but more often because of what they do.

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Mindfulness is an amazing resource to bring into everyday life, whatever activity you may be doing — enjoy every moment. Computers are a huge part of our lives, and some office work is essential in any business. Even those who love their job have to spend at least some time doing the administrative tasks.

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