Path to Happiness are policy tools for increasing a Sense of Purpose. This tool is part of a set that follows the Happiness Index domains, all available at http://www.happycounts.org/happiness-policies.html

1. Pathways to Happinessintheareaof
for a sense of purpose
psychological well-being

2. Pathways to Happiness are ways
by having a sense of purpose
to live the good life

3. Our
highest
score
are in
the area
of
Mental
Well-
being
100= happiest

4. Let’s look at one aspect of mental well-being:
having a sense of purpose

5. On average,
we agree
that we have
a sense of
purpose and
meaning.
A score between 40- 60 means indifference, a score between 60- 80 means agree, a score between 80-100 means strong agreement

6. Courageous Policies

7. Support for Strong & Loving Families
Strengthen families through resources, information & services
Invest in early childhood
Early intervention pays off with happy and productive adults
rather than lives cut short, incarceration and mental illness

8. Resources for Family Support
Child Welfare Information Gateway’s Parent Support Group Programs:
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/prevention-programs/parent-support-groups/support-group-programs/
Article: Community-based Parent Support Programs, by Trivette and
Dunst:
http://www.child-encyclopedia.com/parenting-skills/according-experts/community-based-parent-support-programs
Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan:
http://www.cfsnwmi.org/programs/parentingeducation/

9. Self Discovery Programs
Encourage people to pursue their happiness
Encourage people to discover what they love

10. Resources for Self Discovery Programs
How to Turn Your Ciyt Into An Innovation Hub by Pethokoukis:
https://www.aei.org/publication/how-to-turn-your-city-or-region-into-an-innovation-hub/
Center City Philadelphia Innovation Hub:
https://www.centercityphila.org/doing-business/why-center-city/innovation-hub
California Career Zone Interest Profiler:
https://www.cacareerzone.org/ip/

11. Job Placement Programs
Give people opportunities to find work that inspires
Giving people opportunities to identify careers that inspire
Change the conversation about work: work we
love

12. Workforce Development Best Practices:
http://www.careeractionresources.com/listcategory/workforce-development-best-practices
National Association of Workforce Boards Promising Practices:
http://www.nawb.org/promising_practices.asp
Resources for Job Placement Programs
City of Minneapolis Employment Training Program Report:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/www/groups/public/@cped/documents/webcontent/convert_259197.pdf

13. What’s it
going to
take?

14. Courage to be Vulnerable
Courage to be different
Courage to follow your heart
Courage to say what you think and feel

15. Rethinking Failure
Accepting, Even Celebrating
Failure

16. Other policies in the Pathways to Happiness tool series
Campaign finance reform
Guaranteed basic income
Media reform
Massive public transportation
Local food reliance
Village living (cities and rural)
Multi-use zoning
Public spaces
Political festivals
Participatory governance
Participatory budgeting
Anti-corruption policies
Transparency in government
Compassion training for police
Community-based monitoring
Sousveillance
Vote holiday
Vacation laws
Family & Sick leave laws
Flex time and job share laws
Telecommuting policies
Babies at work policies
Intergenerational care
Department of Neighborhoods
Volunteer programs
Mindfulness practice in schools
Social justice awareness raising
Mental health –priority counseling
Same Sex Marriage Laws
Public child care
Age-friendly cities
Loneliness awareness campaign
Heritage Programs
Rural Colleges
Arts & Culture Policy
Lifelong Learning Programs
War on Adult illiteracy
Low Cost & Tuition Free College
Conservation Easements
Expansion of Parks
Adult & Kid Park Programs
Parent Support Program
Self-Discovery Programs
Job Placement Programs

17. We envision a world where all beings can thrive.
Can you envision it too?
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