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Life style plays a pivotal role in development of psychological well-being. People spend their precious breaths in accumulating materialistic things with the hope for happiness and satisfaction. But all the things wouldn´t give feeling of contentment, love, empathy, gratitude if provided at the cost of health. Throughout the life people remain unfamiliar with their own self which is the biggest pity. This book talked about the importance of self-connect and ways to achieve it along with the role of autonomy, self-growth, environmental mastery and purpose in life for well-being. Keys to successful life exists in self-contentment, unconditional love for others and compassion which can be attained through deep understanding of oneself. This book has critically examined how age, gender, education, living arrangement, marital status, physical activities, healthy diet and meditation contributes in healthy aging. This book discussed how people with severe depression can convert their negative thoughts into socially productive behavior. The psychological interventions discussed would enlighten readers with the ways through which they can bring marked positive difference in their life.

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Dr Ritu Sharma is Assistant Professor Psychology, Aditi Mahavidyalya, University of Delhi, India. She completed PhD in Psychology from University of Delhi, India. She has experience of 12 years in gerontology; published many research papers, organized conferences, conducted workshops and board members of many reputed journals and associations.

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