BU Happiness College: Free Resources
On this page, you can find content written by us here at BU Happiness College. We explore the power of emotional intelligence, the benefits of mindfulness, the magic of positive psychology, and the practical steps you can take to transform your life.
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Exploring the Six Psychological Needs for a Happier Life
In our journey towards personal growth and happiness, understanding our core psychological needs is crucial. These needs shape our behaviours, influence our choices, and ultimately determine our sense of fulfilment.…
Cultivating Happiness: Strategies That Work
Happiness, an elusive state of mind often sought but not always found, remains deeply personal and uniquely tailored to each individual. It’s a mosaic of moments, a symphony of experiences…
Is Your Phone Making You Stressed?
Technology. It can be our biggest asset. But it can also be one of our largest sources of overwhelm and stress. It’s time to look at the ways you use…
Guest Appearances in the Media
Some teams are really good at spotting potential problems. But team members ought to provide constructive feedback as well. How can you, the manager, help change the culture on your team from one that’s focused on identifying problems to one that fixes them?
Is Your Team Solving Problems, Or Just Identifying Them? - Harvard Business Review
What does it mean to be a better man? And how do you go about being one? In this article, we asked various experts to discuss everything from how men can improve their career prospects to tips on becoming better partners.
How to Be a Better Man - UpJourney
Next up was Declan. He told us about his mission to grow global wellbeing and also make Newcastle the happiest city in Australia. He and his company BU Coaching have developed the Happiness Scorecard – a short, evidence-based test that gives people a deeper understanding of their own happiness levels.
Awesome Newcastle
Often when it comes to communicating boundaries, people beat around the bush in an attempt to avoid being ‘pushy’ or ‘abrupt.’ All this does is lead to a lack of clarity and a ripe environment for misunderstandings. When communicating your boundaries, especially with someone who struggles to respect them, remember that being clear is being kind.
How to Deal With Someone Who Doesn’t Respect Boundaries - UpJourney
"Passion drives performance and performance drives promotion," said Declan Edwards, founder of BU Coaching.
14 Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Own Career Growth - GO Banking
The pursuit of work-life balance is inherently personal. For some who love their jobs or businesses, maximizing work time might lead to personal happiness. For those who dislike their jobs, doing the absolute minimum to retain income might maximize happiness. For most, work-life balance lies somewhere in between.
What Is Work-Life Balance? (The Statistical Definition) - Build Remote
When you’re questioning whether or not a friend respects you, it’s useful to reflect on whether or not they seem to value your opinion. When you organize to catch up, how often do they ask you what you would like to do?
20+ Signs Your Friend Doesn’t Respect You - UpJourney
Declan Edwards, a thought leader in the field of well-being and the founder of BU Coaching, emphasizes the importance of building shared experiences and memories.
14 Ways Experts Say You Can Build Stronger Relationships In 2021 - Women's Health
Have you ever been in a relationship where you felt like you were always putting your partner’s needs before your own? Or are you always the one who makes all of the compromises? If so, you may be in a codependent relationship.
Codependency is a relationship characterized by excessive dependency on one another, which can be harmful to both partners.
So, if you’re worried that you’re in a codependent relationship, here are signs to look out for:
Signs of a Codependent Relationship (According to Experts) - UpJourney
After studying Positive Psychology, NLP, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Declan concluded that the best way to positively impact people's lives was to help them be happier and more fulfilled.
Hunter Entrepreneur Series | Declan Edwards - Hunter Headline
Guest Appearances on Podcasts
Declan Edwards, the 'Happiness Guy,' shares his journey of self-discovery and personal growth during a trip to South America. He discusses the motivation behind the trip and the lessons he learned along the way. Declan also reflects on his near-death experience while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and how it changed his perspective on happiness. He emphasizes the importance of confronting mortality and finding fulfillment in life. Declan reevaluates his definition of success and shares his vision for the future of BU Happiness College. The conversation explores the importance of happiness and the core components of an individual's happiness.
The Key to Happiness, Inside and Out -
Let's Think This Through
In this episode of Personal Branding Unlocked, hosts Monica Walmsley and Josh Lawlor welcome Declan Edwards, a happiness researcher and the founder of BU Happiness College. Declan shares his journey from the fitness industry to pioneering happiness education and how he's dedicated his life to understanding and teaching the intricacies of human happiness.
Unlocking Happiness & Authenticity -
Personal Branding Unlocked
Are you coasting through life, working a stable job, have a great social life, paying off the bills, working out, staying healthy, every day feels the same yet you still feel like something is missing? This is the episode for you.
How to Truly Become Happy -
Life's Teachers Podcast
Are you prioritising your happiness? Declan Edwards, The Happiness Guy, is an Australian happiness researcher and coach who spends his days taking people from 0 to 10. This conversation is all about how to use your time and money to live a more fulfilling life.
Are You Prioritising Your Happiness? - The Australian Finance Podcast
Happiness researcher Declan Edwards joins us on the show to unpack this intangible concept of 'happiness' and shares some practical tools and resources to cultivate more of it in our personal and professional lives. Declan explains the importance of self-awareness, gratitude, healthy selfishness, and taking responsibility for your own happiness at work..
Cultivating Happiness in Your Life & Career -
My Millennial Career
In today’s episode I had the privilege of chatting to Declan Edwards, who is a happiness expert, researcher, and founder of the BU Happiness College. We discuss all things contentment, happiness, and purpose, along with the tips and tools we can all implement to being our happiest self.
The Secret to Happiness with a Happiness Expert - Never Too Late with Blake
On this weeks edition we speak to Declan Edwards, a happiness researcher and the founder of @bu_coaching to find out what the hell makes us genuinely happy... tune in, as always for an exciting, existential crisis
What Makes You Happy? -
The Officially Unofficial Podcast
In this episode of the Balanced Leader Podcast, guest Declan Edwards, a happiness researcher and founder of BU Happiness College, discusses the transformative power of positive psychology and its application in both personal development and the workplace. Declan shares his own journey from struggling with self-doubt and anxiety to becoming a prominent figure in the field of happiness research.
Mastering Happiness in Life and Leadership -
The Balanced Leader Podcast
Ever struggled with happiness at work? We hear often how important happiness is, and a lot of our happiness is impacted by work and the workplace. Luckily we have Declan Edwards from the BU Happiness College joining us for this episode, who uses data-driven solutions in his consulting work to support workplaces to drive better outcomes for staff in the areas of fulfilment and fun - all of which impacts the bottom line!
5 Pillars of Workplace Happiness -
2 Recruiters 1 Mic
The age old debate - does money buy happiness? Who better to ask than happiness researcher and founder of BU Happiness College, Declan Edwards
Does Money Truly Buy Happiness? -
My Millennial Money
Declan Edwards is a thought leader in the field of happiness and the Founder of BU Happiness College. In this episode we talked about mortality, the link between love and happiness, country music vs R&B music, ego detah, transcending GDP as a measure of success and much more
Interview with Declan Edwards -
The Ideas Into Action Podcast
Hustle culture isn't just making you unhappy, it's costing you money. In today's episode, Founder of BU Happiness College, Declan Edwards talks about why a happy workplace is a profitable workplace.
Happiness in the Workplace with Declan Edwards -
The Content Rebels
Is happiness part of your every day? Or is it on the other side of achieving your next goal? When it comes to your happiness not all contributing factors are equal and the way we feel fulfilled and happy, links to both internal and external elements. Cultivating a life where you have high levels of happiness is beneficial to you but also your relationships and the world.
Setting Your Intentions On Happiness for a Better Relationship -
The Date Forever Podcast
This chat is absolutely packed with relatable business-building advice and inspo - my guest is the wonderfully eloquent and passionate Declan Edwards, Founder of BU Happiness College, which is a business every bit as great as it sounds.
"How Beautiful a Thing..." -
Unemployed & Afraid
T Today, we tackle the topic of happiness with Declan Edwards from BU Happiness College, who sheds light on the connection between diversity, inclusion, personal happiness and workplace well-being.
Embracing Happiness -
The Embrace Your Otherness Podcast
Welcome back to the Driven Young podcast and today we are talking about all things happiness and gratitude! So today I have brought on Happiness Expert and researcher Declan Edwards.
Lessons From a Happiness Expert - Driven Young Podcast
We discussed all things happiness and Declan helps us to uncover what true happiness really is.
Learning the Skills to Be Happy -
30 Days to Happiness
What is happiness? And if we are all happy together, how just that change the community you live in? Declan Edwards wants to make the Hunter in NSW the happiest community in Australia (maybe even the world). He told Kia Handley how he plans to do it.
How Can the Hunter Valley Become the Happiest Place in Australia? -
ABC News
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