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Declan Edwards is a thought leader in the field of happiness and the Founder of BU Happiness College–an award-winning social enterprise growing global happiness. An avid believer in the potential of people, Declan has seen firsthand that when people are equipped with the strategies to manage their minds and master their emotions, they make a positive impact not only in their own lives but also in the lives of those around them. It is this impact that he is passionate about spreading. As a published author, podcast host, and keynote speaker Declan is actively bringing the skillset of happiness back to the people and creating a world where people can thrive. When he isn't working, you'll find him hiking and spending quality time with his wife and their two dogs, or you'll find him playing either country music or acoustic covers of RnB classics on his guitar. In this episode, we talked about mortality, the link between love & happiness, country music vs. R&B music, hedonic vs. eudaemonic happiness, ego death, transcending GDP as a measure of success, color coding calendars, and making decisions that align with our head, heart, and gut.
Ideas Into Action Podcast Interview
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
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 with Declan Edwards - The Date Forever Podcast
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.