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.
Check out simple ways to improve your wellbeing by creating a wellbeing routine.
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Student Wellbeing Executive Director, Dr. Carrie Landa, discusses BU Unplugged, a Student Wellbeing cross-campus initiative designed to create intentional, structured spaces for BU students to disconnect from their devices and reconnect with each other. Through phone-free events in classrooms and campus-based programs, BU Unplugged invites students to experience what becomes possible when they put their […]
Have an extra coat that you can donate to a BU student this fall? The annual Warm Coat Drive is an opportunity for all members of the BU community to donate gently worn or new coats that will be distributed to BU students in need. Any remaining coats will be donated to Goodwill Industries after the event. Drop-off a coat from October […]
BU Unplugged is a Student Wellbeing cross-campus initiative designed to create intentional, structured spaces for BU students to disconnect from their devices and reconnect with each other. Through phone-free events in classrooms and campus-based programs, BU Unplugged invites students to experience what becomes possible when they put their phones away, while normalizing how hard it […]
GradGather is a program that connects BU grad students from different departments for casual, flexible meetups. We want to help you network, make friends, and build community by breaking down barriers between departments and schools. Once you make an account, you can match with new groups each week throughout the semester. You can use the […]
Student Wellbeing Executive Director, Dr. Carrie Landa comments on the ways "...larger social trends among college students may be affecting substance use habits" in this LearningWell article.
Energize your body, quiet overwhelming thoughts, and optimize your cognitive performance. Join Professor Igor Iwanek in learning the yogic practice of Rhythmic Breath Control (RBC)—a powerful technique rooted in Naad Yog, the yoga of sound. Imagine your body as the hardware and your mind as the software. How do we keep this system charged and […]
Discover this popular Student Wellbeing initiative that uses tea as a catalyst for mindfulness. Through education and relaxation, we will explore the tea brewing ritual of gong fu cha - making tea with skill- and cultivate a space that focuses on the present moment in a light-hearted, whimsical fashion. Workshop offered Mondays, from 4-5 pm, […]
Starting Monday, September 14 and running until December 7, join fellow students in The Link in the GSU from 11 am to 1 pm for Community Coloring. There is no agenda! Just sit for for a few minutes (or as long as you want), color a section of our community mandala, and chat with others. […]
Dozens of daily campus events can help promote and support your wellbeing. Grab a friend and attend something new!