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          Well-Being in a High-Demand Environment

          At IE University, students and professionals work in environments that are fast-paced, complex, and demanding.

          Research consistently shows that well-being shapes how people learn, focus, build relationships, and sustain performance over time. This is built into how students develop, how faculty teach, and how the institution operates.

          • 82.6%
            of IE University Students Report High Life Satisfaction
          • 57.2%
            of IE University Students Flourishing vs. 38% in the US (Healthy Minds Study 2024)
          • 7.60
            Average Life Satisfaction, Above Global Benchmark
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          Body, Mind & Soul: A Holistic Approach

          Well-being at IE University is understood as a dynamic balance across three interconnected dimensions. The Body, Mind & Soul framework is a structured model grounded in scientific research, designed to guide both individual development and institutional programming.

          Each dimension encompasses specific practices, habits, and competencies that can be learned, developed, and strengthened over time.

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            Body

            Vitality

            Energy, recovery, movement, nutrition, and physical health form the foundation for daily performance and resilience.

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            Mind

            Focus

            Attention, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and the right mindset determine our ability to navigate challenges effectively.

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            SOUL

            Purpose

            Strong relationships, a sense of meaning, and a connection to both ourselves and the world around us is what sustains us over the long term.

          Our Guiding Principles

          Four principles guide every program, resource, and piece of research that supports well-being at IE University.

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          Evidence-Based
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          Holistic
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          Applied
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          Data-Driven

          Evidence-Based

          Grounded in scientific research across health, psychology, behavior, and human performance.

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          EXPLORE OUR RESEARH

          From Our Blog

          Articles, research reflections, and perspectives on well-being, learning, and human performance.

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          Mental Health Awareness

          Mental health is a core dimension of well-being. At IE University, it is addressed openly, practically, and without stigma. Mental health awareness work focuses on education, early recognition, and connection to the right resources.

          This includes programming on stress, anxiety, burnout, and emotional health; access to counseling services; and an ongoing commitment to creating environments where people feel safe asking for support.

          Mental Health Awareness RESOURCES

          Mental Health & Well-Being Stories

          Students, faculty, and practitioners share their experiences with well-being, mental health, and growth at IE University. Over 20 videos available.

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          IE Insights on Well-Being

          Insightful perspectives and thought leadership on well-being, human development, and sustainable performance from IE University.

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          Frequently Asked Questions About the IE University Center for Health & Well-Being

          • Founded in 2019, the IE University Center for Health & Well-Being advances IE University’s educational mission by developing the human capacities that help people learn effectively, lead responsibly and flourish. Through research, education and collaboration across IE University, the Center turns insights about well-being into practical learning experiences and improvements in the student experience.

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          • The IE University Center for Health & Well-Being connects awareness, knowledge and practice. We build awareness of why well-being matters; generate and share knowledge through research and education; and offer opportunities to apply that knowledge in daily life. We also work with academic and student-facing teams to strengthen the conditions that support learning, belonging and well-being across the student journey. Explore Awareness , Knowledge and Practice .

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          • The IE University Center for Health & Well-Being explores research, educational and strategic collaborations that advance well-being, human capacity and sustainable performance. Organizations interested in developing evidence-informed work with IE University can contact the Center at wellbeingcenter@ie.edu. 

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