Sharing time with friends and family truly can make life better. In areas of the world where people live the longest, one key to longevity is gathering regularly with people you care about to reconnect and socialize. That’s the idea behind the Blue Zones Power 9 principle of Social Hour.
Student ambassadors at dozens of Blue Zones Project Approved™ schools across Fort Worth played an important role in helping the city become a certified Blue Zones Community®. Now, a new generation of student leaders are working to sustain those healthy practices and seek new ways to integrate well-being on their campuses. More than 350 student ambassadors from 29 area schools came together in late October for the Blue Zones Project® Power 9® Camp student summit. The half-day summit, underwritten this year by the R4 Foundation, focused on developing, maintaining, and sharing healthy habits at school and beyond.
Daggett Middle School students returning to campus this month will discover that their school is making the grade when it comes to healthy choices, thanks to Blue Zones Project and Fidelity Investments.
Fort Worth’s newest and brightest art installation is making the city more colorful than ever—all while promoting residents’ well-being.
The Okinawans call it “Ikigai” and the Nicoyans call it “plan de vida;” for both it translates to “why I wake up in the morning.” However you define it, knowing your sense of purpose can add up to seven years of extra life expectancy. Purpose is one of the Power 9® – nine healthy lifestyle habits that can lead to a longer, happier life.
What’s your reason for getting out of bed every morning? Studies show that people with a sense of purpose – a clear goal in life, or something to wake up for every morning -- live longer and stay mentally sharper than those who don’t. Here are a few tips for starting off the New Year right by finding and fulfilling your life’s purpose:
Having a sense of belonging is an important part of enjoying a long and healthy life. For many, this comes from a spiritual or religious practice.
Did you know your friends (and even your friends' friends) can affect your emotions and behaviors? Research shows that your friends have a huge impact on your well-being long-term.
We want to reward you for making healthy choices. Each month, you could win a Power 9 themed prize pack by submitting photos with the hashtag, #MyPower9. Winners will also be featured on the Blue Zones Project Fort Worth blog and Facebook page.
How to enter: Use the hashtag, #MyPower9 to tag photos of your Power 9 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Random winners will be selected each month to receive one of the prizes noted below. Not sure what your Power 9 is? Learn more at LiveLongFortWorth.com.
Life is short, and Blue Zones Project wants to help you make it longer.
Often times, our days are filled with computer work or waiting in carpool lines, so it's easy to get caught up in our busy American lifestyle. But, what if your environment set you up so that it was easy to make healthier choices?