People pleasing is very common. We all do it or have done it at some stage in our lives. We can often be left feeling resentful, frustrated and angry. It’s…

A 2018 study in the UK showed that 74% of people had felt so stressed they had been overwhelmed and felt unable to cope.  51% of adults who reported feeling…

Conflict and disagreements are a natural part of any relationship, but conflict can go one of 2 ways. It can be extremely strengthening in a relationship - encouraging communication and…

Whether you call it a ‘type A’ personality, a go-getter, or an ‘energiser-bunny’ few personalities are as rewarded by society as the high-achiever.    Whilst there are huge strengths to…

When it comes to making the decision to live our lives the way we want to, to feel the happiest and most fulfilled that we can, takes courage. There are…

Health can feel like a blanket term for multiple aspects in life, but there are 3 core areas of health. A lot of the time you can over-focus on one…

Mindfulness, meditation, slow living, being present. These are terms that are increasingly becoming part of the happiness and wellbeing conversation, and for good reason. Whilst meditation and mindfulness have been…

Sometimes it feels like life is running a bit flat. Like we’re in a bit of a rut, stuck on a plateau. It’s not as though things are “bad” but…

Sticking to who we want to be in different social crowds can be difficult at times. Maybe we’ve played the role of a chameleon, maybe we’ve been a people pleaser,…

‘If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more - you are a leader.’ Being a leader - in the workplace or in your…

At BU we regularly discuss the importance of spreading a positive ripple effect onto those around us. When we feel good, we do good things, and we tend to spread…

If there’s one thing we are regularly reminded of here at BU it’s this; Life won’t always go to plan. Throughout the story of life we will inevitably face chapters…