OK, I've been writing a lot about depressing topics like peak oil and TEOTWAWKI (the end of the world as we know it). So, let's turn to a more positive topic. The New Economics Foundation, a government agency in the UK, has been working to understand and promote the well-being of its citizens. They've identified the 5 Ways to Well-Being, actions people can take to achieve greater happiness and satisfaction in their lives: connect, be active, take notice, keep learning, give. 
Add Comment This animated video summarizes Juliet Schor's book, Plenitude, and shows what a post-consumer economy could look like: Ms. Schor will be speaking in Portland in February 2012, as part of the Illahee Lecture Series. |  about this blogHi, my name is Diane and I live in Portland, Oregon. I'm learning how to reduce my expenses so I can spend less time working to pay the bills and more time doing things that are meaningful to me, including volunteer work. I'm finding that it's not easy - our economy is designed to keep us trapped in a "spend more, work more" cycle. In this blog, I explore these issues and share insights from experts about the new economy, social justice, sustainable living and related topics. I hope this information is helpful and interesting to you.  in my garden, tomatoes rub elbows with helenium and salvia
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