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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Did you know that donating your gently used belongings promotes your wellbeing? It supports your environmental, social and mental wellbeing. Since 2009, BU students have saved several hundred tons of materials from landfills and incinerators by donating to Goodwill during move out. Student Wellbeing is excited to partner with BU Sustainability, Residence Life, Facilities Management […]
It all starts with an idea. In the spirit of Experience Innovation, Boston University School of Hospitality Administration and Student Wellbeing celebrate the winners of the 2026 $20k Student Wellbeing Competition. The Student Wellbeing Competition focuses on innovative ideas or initiatives that promote the social wellbeing of students at BU. The success of these ventures were assessed on creativity, novelty, […]
Calling all international graduate students! Student Wellbeing’s initiative - Global Grads Connect - is back for the spring semester. Through social connections, international grad students can build friendships, receive support, and gain insights into navigating life at BU! You're invited: April 2, 5 pm George Sherman Union Small Ballroom 775 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd floor Charles […]
Join us most Wednesdays, 11:30am - 1 pm, in the GSU for Community Coloring. Upcoming dates: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29. Did you know that there is a science behind coloring? Coloring can be therapeutic, and creating beautiful art is not only stress relieving, it’s a great way to practice mindfulness. Disconnect from your […]
We just got this note from Bean: Mark your calendars 🐾 I’m teaming up with @bu_wellbeing and @sustainablebu for Beans for Bean on March 31 and April 2 to support the BU Food Pantry. Bring a shelf-stable donation, say hi to me and my friends, and help us fill a cruiser for students facing food insecurity. […]
Wednesday, April 8 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 8!
In observance of #EarthDay365 and Global Days of Service, join us for the 27th Annual Charles River Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, 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 […]
Student Wellbeing is pleased to offer this workshop in collaboration with BU Student Leadership & Impact Center on Tuesday, March 31. Register here