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Calls for introduction of happiness lessons in schools grow as new programme is found to have significant impact
The Happiness Project programme teaches children the fundamentals of wellbeing and resilience in school. With the backing of several eminent wellbeing experts, it was developed in partnership with Project Everyone, the creators of the United Nation's World's Largest Lesson, after research found that over two thirds of children say that feeling lonely is one of the biggest reasons why they feel unhappy today [69%] .
The research, commissioned by Wall's, also found that almost all children and adults [90%] across the world agree that happiness lessons are as important for children to learn in school as other topics including reading and maths .
Following this, 135,000 children in Pakistan , Indonesia , Turkey , and China were part of the pilot programme over the past year. Now, Wall's and Project Everyone will bring similar smiles to schools across Europe – including Germany , Sweden , and Southeast Asia , later this year – setting them up to develop the skills that will help them live a life of fulfilment and happiness
The programme also meets growing calls from some of the world's most respected wellbeing scientists for wider introduction of happiness lessons into schools. They believe those with happy lives have mastered positive daily habits and mindsets, and that understanding what these are from an early age will help people to lead more fulfilled lives. It is these five traits – social connection, movement, creativity, kindness, and gratitude – that form the key pillars of The Happiness Project.
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Ever since it was established in the early 20 Century, Wall's has had an undeniable connection to happiness. When eaten, the company's ice creams have been scientifically proven to trigger a response in the brain that results in feelings of happiness and contentment. What's more, eight-in-ten of its ice creams are eaten when people are connecting with others; and social connection has been proven to be one of the most significant drivers of happiness .
To find out more about Wall's mission to spread happiness, and The Happiness Project, visit: https://www.wallsicecream.com/uk/the-happiness-project.html
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