WHY It's empowering to know we indeed can reduce our impact on Earth. We will be more likely to continue reducing our impact if we know that we actually can.
HOW See how air pollution has plummeted around the world as we have reduced our activity.
Encouragement from Subscriber Alison B, as it is related to reduced air pollution: During social distancing, you thought out your trips to the grocery store for the sake of efficiency and your safety. Consider this practice once SD is no longer required. Plan out your menu, make a grocery list, plan for scheduled store trips {"every Saturday morning" instead of whenever you think of a grocery item you need}, don't buy unnecessary items.
Remember the small business culture when you choose where to spend your hard-earned dollars. Especially those businesses who offered to-go deals, free delivery, curbside drop-off, etc. Big business isn't totally bad, but if you have a choice where to spend your money, think about their money.
Instead of "Keeping up with the Joneses" with activities, scheduled events for children, and staying trendy, think of what's important to keep on your calendar. We've all been given a clear calendar {even though we're busier than ever with childcare/work/housework}. The activities that fill our time are controllable and we sometimes forget that we're in control. We all have the same 168 hours in a week - it's how we choose to spend that time is what makes us different. {Quote by Laura Vanderkam!}
