Pathways to Happinessfor health

in the area of having energy

Pathways to Happiness are waysto increase our health

by increasing our energy level

We are doing well in

the area of health but with some

decline over the

years

100= happiest

A score of 40 and below means we have satisfaction with our energy level, and of 60 and above means we feel satisfied with our level of energy

Overall, we are satisfied with energy level, with a small increase over the years.

Courageous Policies

Promoting & Providing Personal Holidays

Increase awareness of importance of taking care of oneself.

Encourage employers to provide personal holidays.

Include personal holidays as part of government employment benefits.

Personal Holidays are designed to be a day off to focus on one’s happiness and wellness.

Resources for Personal Holidays

Example Cities with Personal Holidays:City of Portland, Oregon offers 3 personal holidays a year:https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/?c=27938&a=12412

City of Madison offers 3.5 personal holidays a year:https://www.cityofmadison.com/human-resources/benefits/vacation-holidays

Raise Awareness about Importance of Sleep

Increase awareness of the down side of not having enough sleep and the upside of having enough sleep.

Make getting enough sleep a socially desirable activity.

Resources for Awareness Raising about Importance of Sleep

Example City Project:Promoting Healthy Sleep – City of De Pere, Wisconsinhttps://www.de-pere.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=detail&id=4866

Article:Raising Awareness of Sleep as a Healthy Behavior by G. Perry, S. Patil & L. Presley-Cantrellhttps://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2013/13_0081.htm

Sleep Awareness Resources:National Sleep Awareness Projecthttp://www.sleepeducation.org/healthysleep

What’s it going to take?

Cultural acceptance of an integrated perspective on work and life.

Rather than celebrating a work hard, play hard attitude, celebrating quality of life in which rest and work are linked.

Take a personal holiday

Take a day or even an hour to conscientiously take care of yourself by resting.

Other policies in the Pathways to Happiness tool seriesCampaign finance reformGuaranteed basic income

Media reformMassive public transportation

Local food relianceVillage living (cities and rural)

Multi-use zoningPublic spaces

Political festivalsParticipatory governance

Participatory budgetingAnti-corruption policies

Transparency in governmentCompassion training for policeCommunity-based monitoring

Sousveillance Vote holiday

Vacation lawsFamily & Sick leave laws

Flex time and job share lawsTelecommuting policiesBabies at work policiesIntergenerational care

Department of NeighborhoodsVolunteer programs

Conservation EasementsExpansion of Parks

Adult & Kid Park ProgramsParent Support ProgramSelf-Discovery ProgramsJob Placement Programs

Urban Growth Boundary OrdinancesUrban Stream Daylighting

Green and Living building ordinancesSolar and Green Energy Development

Same Sex Marriage LawsPublic child care

Age-friendly citiesLoneliness awareness campaign

Heritage ProgramsRural Colleges

Arts & Culture PolicyLifelong Learning Programs

War on Adult illiteracyLow Cost & Tuition Free CollegeMindfulness practice in schoolsSocial justice awareness raising

Mental health –priority counselingPart time worker choice protection

Compassionate Charter & GamesBan on Advertising to Children

Elimination of Food DesertsZero Waste Restaurant and Supermarket

Limits on Rates Charged by Credit Card CompaniesCollege Loan Forgiveness

Savings Tax Incentives for Low and Middle IncomeInvesting in Engagement in Community Centers and Parks

Ordinances to Encourage and Reward Urban AgricultureComprehensive Plans for Walk able Cities and Towns

Encourage and Support Street VendorsBike Friendly Cities and Towns

Increase and Preserve Green CoverPromoting and Providing Personal Holidays

Raise Awareness About the Importance of Sleep

We envision a world where all beings can thrive.

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