From: Gonzalo Llanes
Date: May 26, 2021
Subject: IE Happiness Center Newsletter - May 26, 2021



 

 

May 26th, 2021

COMING UP ON HEALTH, WELL-BEING & HAPPINESS

NEWS

The IE Center for Health, Well-Being & Happiness has partnered up with the online live training platform XTRA, for a 2-week fitness challenge to stimulate and revitalize our body as the foundation of our physical, mental and emotional well-being. XTRA was created by 2 IE Master in Management alumni!


From June 14 to June 27, IE students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited to accept the challenge and complete a daily workout in the form of a live class in the XTRA platform or a full video workout available for 24h. We will also have nutrition and fitness tips from trainers on our IG: @ie_happiness_center

More info
Calendar
 

Limited Spots Left!
Saturday Courses for Masters

The deadline to register in the extracurricular courses on Saturdays offered by the IE Center for Health, Well-Being & Happiness is now Friday, May 28th at noon. To read more about the 2 courses offered, and the instructions to register, please click here.

For any question, please contact us at happinesscenter@ie.edu

The courses begin this Saturday, May 29th!
 

More info
 

RESETTING HOMO SAPIENS PODCAST (RHS)

Alumni Series: Gaurang Hrishi on the Importance of Storytelling
Season#2 Episode 4A

Gaurang Hrishi was a monk in an Indian monastery and has quite an intriguing background. With a degree in Finance and an MBA at IE University, Gaurang is more recently the founder of Tale - a storytelling company that helps people own their stories, share their experiences, and connect with others. Together we explored Gaurang's previous life as a monk, his new life, and the role of storytelling in it.

 

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RECOMMENDED CONTENT

The Six Keys to Positive Communication
Greater Good Magazine

"This article provides a more conscious and intentional way to improve our communication with others. Communication is one of the many ways we connect with others and co-create our lives. This article gives insight on how to communicate positively to foster better connections and a more enriched life."

Recommended by Adjunct Professor Victoria Fontana

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How Exercise May Help Us Flourish
The New York Times

"Interesting how it might be a reciprocal concept. Exercise might help promote a sense of purpose in life and also the other way around, creating a virtuous cycle that keeps you moving."

Recommended by Adjunct Professor of Vitality, Daniela Hervella

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If Democracy Had a Sound, It Would Be Jazz
Greater Good Magazine

"Jazz techniques can teach us something about bridging differences and elevating diverse perspectives "

Recommended by Academic Director, Amélie de Marsily

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Woop App

WOOP is a science-based mental strategy that people can use to find and fulfill their wishes, set preferences, and change their habits. The app helps you improve your health, your professional and your personal live achieving goals and overcoming obstacles one step at a time. Based on positive psychology interventions. 

Recommended by Adjunct Professor of Resilience, Silvia Centeno

Learn more

 

Have a great recommendation to share? Send it along with a comment to happinesscenter@ie.edu