Wellbeing is an active, lifelong process of learning what makes you feel balanced and well in all areas of your life. It’s educating yourself about the ways in which you can access resources that contribute to your overall satisfaction, regardless of ups and downs. It’s about how you feel.
The first foundation of an individual’s wellbeing is having their basic, or core, needs met. Think about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. A human has some physiological needs in order to survive — things such as air, water, food, shelter, sleep, and clothing.
In addition to core needs, humans have seven interconnected dimensions that create their holistic wellbeing. Throughout your life, different dimensions will command more or less of your attention, but all of them work together to promote resilience and good health. Wellbeing is an evolving state that allows you to achieve your personal goals where you live, learn, work, and play.
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Join BU Global Programs, Student Wellbeing and four fabulous student dance groups to celebrate the International Day of Dance on April 29. Join us at 4 pm on April 29 in the Metcalf Ballroom in the GSU for a fun-filled event celebrating the art of dance from around the world. Get ready to move to […]
Wednesday, April 9 is #BUGivingDay, BU’s annual 24-hour giving campaign! Celebrate the cause that makes you #proudtoBU by making your gift to the BU Food Pantry. Visit our Giving Page to learn more or give early! Mark your calendars for April 9!
In observance of #EarthDay365 and Global Days of Service, join us for the 26th Annual Charles River Cleanup on Saturday, April 26, from 10 am to 12 pm! Boston University students, faculty, staff and alumni will gather along the Charles River Esplanade near Warren Towers and the Questrom School of Business to remove trash and […]
Boston University is one of 16 colleges named to the Princeton Review’s 2025 Mental Health Services Honor Roll, an inaugural list of schools recognized for the ways they help students facing mental health challenges. “Mental health and wellness are ingrained in the BU experience,” the University’s citation says, while peer resources were praised for helping Terriers “identify signs […]
Breathe in, breathe out—in this video, Igor Iwanek, a CFA lecturer in music and music theory, leads members of the BU community through unique breathing exercises, guided by the rhythms of North Indian classical music, during the weekly Breath, Rhythm & Music for Your Wellbeing workshop at the Howard Thurman Center.
Leora Lanz, Executive Director of the Online Program and Associate Professor of Marketing at BU’s School of Hospitality Administration, explores how wellness is becoming a core component of hospitality marketing. Drawing from her experience teaching advanced experiential marketing, Lanz illustrates the importance of incorporating wellness into brand positioning, guest experiences, and marketing strategies. Her students’ […]
Student Wellbeing and Her Financial Future invite all BU students to an interactive workshop titled “Your Path to Financial Wellbeing & Independence” on Wednesday, February 26 at 5 pm in CAS 313! Attendees will learn about financial milestones and walk away with actionable “to-dos” that can lessen common stressors and feelings of imposter syndrome associated […]
Dozens of daily campus events can help promote and support your wellbeing. Grab a friend and attend something new!