Everyday safety and life management
Safety lays the foundation for wellbeing
Safety affects all aspects of life and is perceived differently at different stages of life. A sense of safety depends on one’s age, health, neighbourhood, family relationships, financial situation and ability to move around safely.
A sense of safety is created by many things. It is a feeling of not having to be afraid in your relationships or in your own home. It is about knowing that you are in control of your life or knowing how to prevent fires and traffic accidents.
Everyday safety
Everyday safety consists of many elements, such as road and fire safety, a safe home and emergency preparedness.
Safety in Espoo
We want to be a safe and pleasant city for everyone. Safety and security are promoted together with an extensive network of partners, including the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department, Western Uusimaa Police Department, Espoo’s parishes and local businesses and organisations.
Life management
Our daily lives form the foundation for our wellbeing. Smooth and balanced daily life affects our wellbeing every day.
Smooth daily life consists of routines, familiar elements that support our wellbeing. These elements include regular meals and a balanced diet, sleep, exercise, daily duties and chores, and social relationships. For many of us, studies and work are an important part of our routines.
Recurring familiar elements generate a sense of security and manageability. Especially when you are going through difficult times in your life, it is important to focus on routines. They help you cope with your day-to-day life.
Life management as a skill
Life management refers to your ability to plan, organise, reorganise and change your daily life and be prepared. Flexibility – the ability to make quick changes to your original plans – is also an important skill.