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Mastering Life: The Art of Habits, Discipline and Influence
| Author/Editor : | Dr. Kaushal Chauhan |
|---|---|
| Pages : | 128 |
| Specialty : | Library and Information Science |
| Book Type : | Academic & Professional |
Mastering Life: The Art of Habits, Discipline and Influence is a comprehensive guide to crafting a meaningful and successful life filled with clarity, purpose, and personal power. This transformative book blends psychological strategies, research backed techniques, and timeless wisdom to help you master the inner and outer skills essential for thriving in today’s fast-paced world. This book dives deep into the psychology of habits, emotional regulation, willpower, leadership, and time management while also empowering you with advanced life strategies for goal setting, digital well-being, and holistic living. Whether you’re seeking personal transformation or professional excellence, this book provides a step-by-step blueprint to unlock your highest potential. From understanding how habits are formed to crafting a compelling life vision, building emotional intelligence, leading
with influence, and cultivating digital discipline, every chapter is designed to help you take intentional, consistent action toward a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Chapter 1: Understanding Habits
Habits shape our lives more than we realize. This chapter delves into the psychology behind habit formation, explaining the habit loop and why some habits stick while others fade. It categorizes habits into good and bad, providing techniques for reinforcing positive behaviors and breaking destructive patterns.
Chapter 2: The Art of Staying Calm Under Pressure
Stress and pressure are inevitable, but mastering emotional control sets successful individuals apart. This chapter explores emotional triggers, methods to recognize them, and practical techniques to stay calm, including deep breathing, reframing
narratives, and self-talk. Real-life applications illustrate how professionals handle pressure gracefully, reinforcing that emotional stability is a skill anyone can develop.
Chapter 3: The Role of Discipline and Willpower
Discipline is the bridge between goals and achievements. This chapter explains the science of willpower, ego depletion, and how to strengthen self-control through small wins, reducing temptations, and taking mindful breaks. It introduces powerful self-discipline techniques.
Chapter 4: Communication and Active Listening
Effective communication is essential for personal and professional success. This chapter breaks down verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, and the art of persuasion. Readers will learn to speak confidently, handle difficult conversations
with emotional intelligence, and master techniques for influencing others.
Chapter 5: Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness
Understanding and managing emotions is crucial for building strong relationships. This chapter introduces the five components of emotional intelligence (EQ) and strategies for controlling negative emotions through labeling, reframing, and the 90-second rule. Readers will learn to navigate interpersonal relationships with empathy and develop greater self-awareness.
Chapter 6: Leadership and Influence
Leadership is not about titles; it is about influence. This chapter defines true leadership, emphasizing key traits like vision, decision-making, emotional intelligence, and accountability. It provides a roadmap for building trust, handling criticism, and inspiring others. By the end, readers will understand how to lead in any environment, even without a formal leadership role.
Chapter 7: Time Management and Productivity
Time is our most valuable resource. This chapter explores why time management is key to success and introduces powerful frameworks. It also tackles procrastination, the myth of multitasking, and the importance of routines. Readers will walk away
with a clear action plan for maximizing productivity.
Chapter 8: Resilience and Handling Failure
Failure is not the opposite of success; it is part of the process. This chapter explores the growth mindset vs. fixed mindset and the five stages of failure recovery. Readers will learn how to overcome setbacks, build mental toughness, and develop long-term persistence.
Chapter 9: Goal Setting and Life Vision
Define your life vision, connect goals with core values, and discover how to combine SMART goals with meaningful intent. Learn the psychology of goal achievement, how to use vision boards, track progress with digital tools, and avoid burnout with accountability strategies. End with a powerful 7-Day Goal Clarity Challenge to align your life’s direction.
Chapter 10: Digital Discipline and Mindful Tech Use
In an age of constant connectivity, this chapter helps you reclaim your focus. Learn how technology hijacks your brain through dopamine loops, recognize digital overload, and apply digital detox strategies. Set healthy boundaries, use mindful social media, and take on the 7-Day Digital Minimalism Challenge to rebalance your tech-life equation.
Chapter 11: Holistic Life Skills for Lasting Success and Well-being
This final chapter integrates mental clarity, physical health, financial wisdom, creativity, and relationship-building for lifelong fulfilment. Explore mindfulness, nutrition, stress management, and networking—then combine all you’ve learned into a Personal Life Skills Plan for sustainable growth. Complete the journey with a 7-Day Holistic Life Skills Challenge and a toolkit for future success.
Your Journey Starts Here
Mastering Life: The Art of Habits, Discipline, and Influence is more than just a book. It is a personal mentor in written form. With every chapter, you will gain tools to build powerful habits, cultivate unshakable discipline, and strengthen your personal and social influence. and live a life aligned with purpose. It breaks down the science of behavior, reveals how to remain calm under pressure, and explores the transformative power of willpower and self-mastery. You’ll also learn actionable strategies for leadership, communication, time management, and resilience. Whether you’re aiming to create better habits, lead with confidence,
or build inner strength for lasting success, this book offers a clear, step-by-step roadmap to create lasting change, inner strength and external success for living a purpose-driven life.
Chapter 1: Understanding Habits 1
Chapter 2: The Art of Staying Calm Under Pressure 15
Chapter 3: The Role of Discipline and Willpower 29
Chapter 4: Communication and Active Listening 36
Chapter 5: Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness 42
Chapter 6: Leadership and Influence 49
Chapter 7: Time Management and Productivity 55
Chapter 8: Resilience and Handling Failure 64
Chapter 9: Goal Setting and Life Vision 71
Chapter 10: Digital Discipline and Mindful Technology Use 81
Chapter 11: Holistic Life Skills for Lasting Success and Well-being 93
Bibliography 102
Citation 107
Dr. Kaushal Chauhan working as Librarian at MDSD College, (Ambala City) Haryana, India since 24th January 2019. Prior to this assignment, she was associated with OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana as Deputy Manager in Global Library from 8th May 2017 to 24th January 2019. She was also associated as Librarian in MMEC, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana from 3rd June 2013 to 01 May 2017. She also worked in Karnal Institute of Tech. & Mgmt. (KITM), Karnal as a Librarian from 20th July 2011 to 20th May 2013.With over 15 years of professional working experience in the field, she has taken on numerous academic responsibilities in different Academic Institutions and Colleges in different Academic Universities, Institutions and Colleges. She has started her career as a Professional Trainee at Central Library, IIT Kharagpur from May 2005 to April 2006.
Furthermore in her professional career, she is the witnessed of many innovative library services. In her academic endeavors, she has authored two Books; Two Edited Books and One Edited Conference Volume. She published more than Eighty Research Papers in Journals, Conference Proceedings, Book Chapters in National and International repute. Few of her articles are also SCOPUS Indexed and having good Impact factors and have been published in other countries such as USA, Nigeria, Philippines, Pakistan etc.).
In addition to above in her academic repository, She has done Ph.D in Library Science and Information from Berhampur University, Orissa; M.Phil from Alagappa University, PGDLAN (Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Networking) from IGNOU, New Delhi, MLIB (Master degree in library and Information Science from MCRP University, Bhopal, BLIB (Bachelor Degree in Library Science) from DBRAU, Agra. She has also cleared UGC Net in Library and Information Science. Besides this she has done MCA from MDU, Rohtak, MBA from Annamalai University, Tamilnadu, M.A. (Eng.) and B.A. from CCS University, Meerut.
She has presented more than Fifty Papers at National and International Conferences; one of her Research Paper was presented at International Conference at economics and business by EAFFASA held in Penang, Malaysia on September 2014. She has organized various competitions, Conferences, Workshops, Webinar etc. Additionally, she is a member of editorial boards, and review committees of several academic journals.
Dr. Kaushal has been awarded with Indian Women Achiever Award-2021; Global Librarians Award-2021; Awarded as an active and commendable coordinator in National Poetry writing workshop, by Haryana Sahitya Academy; Awarded by “Bharat Vikash Parishad” on the occasion of Teachers Day Celebration; Awarded with “Nation Builder Award” from Rotary Club; Honour & Recognition of Outstanding Contribution” in Universu MM-2016 at MMU, Mullana; Award of Appreciation for propaganda of Yaga & Ayurveda by Patanjali Yog Samiti & Bharat Swabhiman Trust; Award of Appreciation during LIPS-2017by IISER, Mohali in association with SLA- Asian Chapter; Award of Appreciation by LPA, New Delhi at Manipal University, Jaipur in 2015 and at PKDIMS, Kerala in 2016.Apart from it she is having good knowledge of some library software's as like KOHA, LIBSYS, DELSOFT, SOUL, ERP etc. For Professional Networking she is Life member of ILA, IASLIC, HLA, LPA, SRFLIS and SIRs etc.
Subject Category : Library and Information Science
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