A recent paper published with support from five EU-funded projects – SPES, ToBe, WISE Horizons, WISER and MERGE – sets out the path towards a policy model that prioritises sustainable and inclusive well-being. The policy paper was requested by the European Commission and is based on scientific insights and stakeholder input Recognising needs, creating change […]
Can we learn to be happy? CORDIS answers
Happiness is learned and maintained through practice, says first-ever study. Happiness means different things to different people. It could be playing an instrument or doing a sport. Almost all would agree it’s the feeling of truly enjoying our lives, and wanting to make the very best of them. Happiness is key to helping us be […]
At what age are we happiest? CORDIS answers
Happiness evolves as we age and experience different things. For some, happiness levels fluctuate considerably, but they generally follow some kind of patterns over the course of a lifetime. We derive greater satisfaction and meaning from relationships and careers as we make our way to old age. With all these ups and downs, and highs […]
Is remote teaching affecting teachers’ wellbeing?
“The most valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. Without collaboration our growth is limited to our own perspectives.” Robert John Meehan Teachers, like other employees in the EU, spend around one third of their life at work. Maintaining high levels of wellbeing in the workplace is crucial for everyone, and the OECD’s working […]