Family First, 80% Rule, and Downshift
These are a few of the Blue Zones Power 9 principles which are perfect for summertime with vacations planned and kids out of school. Using the principles to make small, manageable changes in your daily life can help you feel happier and healthier. Click here to learn more.
The Blue Zones Project is a community-led well-being improvement initiative designed to make healthy choices easier through permanent changes to environment, policy, and social networks. Using the Power 9 principles, you can make small, manageable changes in your daily life that will help you feel happier and healthier.
You can get involved by signing the Blue Zones Personal Pledge. Then, take action to fulfill your pledge:
- Learn about the original Blue Zones areas.
- Measure how long you will live using the Vitality Compass® tool.
- Participate in a Blue Zones Project activity, such as attending a “Purpose Workshop” or volunteering in your community.
- Select five actions you can complete in the next six months, such as keeping walking shoes near your front door or adopting a dog.
For additional information about Blue Zones, click here.