Following Your Personal Sustainability Passion

The web is full of information on going green, living a sustainable lifestyle and advice on personal sustainability.   For many, this mountain of information can be confusing and at times a little overwhelming. A common question we receive from friends, peers and clients is: “Where do I begin?” As we so often emphasized: what works for one may not be the right fit for another.

Within our sustainability consulting experience, we have found that one of the keys to a successful personal sustainability plan is linking sustainability concepts to personal interest or even personal passion. By this, we mean finding the “personal” in your personal plan. It has to work for you!!!

Personal sustainability is a continuous improvement process that challenges an individual to constantly expand personal eco awareness.   This may seem obvious but it is so true. There isn’t any one single defined path to sustainable living: there isn’t a beginning and there isn’t an end. Personal sustainability is your journey of discovery.

In a recent post, Exploring the Value in Personal Sustainability, we defined some of the drivers, challenges, and big opportunities.   We emphasized following your passions and avoiding sustainability concepts that simply do not fit your lifestyle. Start by:

•    Following the path that is most inspiring to you.
•    Expanding your eco awareness on these topics, then shift to alternative choices and behavior changes.
•    Don’t try to take it all on at once, remember small changes add up.
•    Consistency over volume: daily and regular practices have the most impact.
•    Reward your successes.
•    Momentum brings visibility to previously inaccessible ideas and behaviors.
•    From your personal sustainability success will come new inspiration.

By capitalizing on the power of inspiration and focusing on personal value drivers in the pursuit of a more sustainable lifestyle, anyone can build a personal sustainability plan that works for them. Our personal consulting works with clients to build a personal sustainability programs that add value by expanding personal eco awareness, encouraging the experimentation with sustainability concepts, and taking steps to implement actions that meet specific sustainable lifestyle needs. Start by following your own sustainability passions today!