Making the most of what we already have is one of our most powerful tools to live more sustainably. By doubling the average times we wear our clothes, we can almost halve the fashion industry’s greenhouse gas emissions. Wearing the clothes we already own, looking after them and using our creativity to style different items…
Month: August 2018
My continuing conscious journey
I started this blog as something to base my own motivation for embracing a more conscious lifestyle on. Being conscious means being mindful of the effects our decisions have, but being conscious also means being aware of what’s out there, learning new things, changing habits, keeping up-to-date with new developments, embracing a different approach –…
Embracing slow living to achieve self care
In today’s busy world where we’re supposed to have active and fulfilling lives, and where we’re following unachievable lifestyles on social media – is even the idea of self care stressing us out? The idea of taking time for ourselves to do nothing when there’s a million other things we could / should be doing,…
High Coast walking in the summer heat
It’s a beautiful part of the world and it’s where I’ve spent all my childhood summers. The High Coast (Höga Kusten) has got its name from its unusually, for the region, high cliffs along the coast that have been created from post-glacial rebound. This has obviously happened over millions of years but it still continues…
Holiday shopping: supporting local and conscious business
Holiday shopping is to some, buying things you can’t get at home. Or maybe buying souvenirs, special for the place you’re visiting. Or maybe just doing some shopping for the simple reason that you’re on holiday and you have time to explore shops. But it can also be an opportunity to explore a destination through…