In January, James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, spoke at my workplace’s global speaker series. The timing was perfect as I had decided at the beginning of this year to take a different approach to goals. Clear’s talk piqued my curiosity enough that I decided to read the book. Today’s review is a summary of the key messages I took away from the book, and how I’m adopting these learnings in my daily life.
You need a best friend at work
Do you have a best friend at work? Why does that even matter? Today’s post is about the importance of work relationships. I’ll provide some tips for building good work relationships, and how you can maintain work connections in a remote or hybrid work environment.
Make someone smile with random acts of positivity
The last few years have been difficult for our world. With so much going on, it feels like there’s negativity and pessimism everywhere you turn. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, read on for some examples of random acts of positivity and ways you can make a difference in someone’s day.
The Sunday Spark – Wishing you Easter joy
Happy Easter! Welcome to week 14 of The Sunday Spark, a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week. This week I’m spreading some Easter joy with an Easter-themed edition of The Sunday Spark. Read on for some Easter trivia, spring weather pondering, and ideas for plastic-free candy treats.
Throwback Thursday – How to help others to go green
Sometimes it feels like sustainable living is an uphill battle, especially when it comes to encouraging or helping others to go green. This week on Throwback Thursday, I bring back a post from 2020 about how extreme zero-wasters almost scared me off.
March 2023 roundup – Great reads and goals update
My March 2023 roundup has a progress report on my monthly goals, along with five posts from some wonderful bloggers. Read on for posts on one-backpack travel, perfectionism, the dramatic triangle, and the problem with hyper-culture. Plus, a special treat this month—a climate-change related short story by one of of Climate Change Collective members.
The Sunday Spark – Airport adventures at O’Hare
As I sit down to write this, I’m stuck at O’Hare Airport in Chicago pondering life’s little inconveniences. Welcome to week 13 of The Sunday Spark, a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week. This week, I have a tale of airport adventures to share! Plus, promising innovations on the plastic front, and airline sustainability.
6 ways to reduce the environmental cost of experiences
In the eighth post in the Climate Change Collective series, I explore the environmental cost of the experiences that have replaced material goods for many who are looking to simplify their lives. Read on to learn why we can’t ignore the impact, and for ways to reduce the environmental cost of experiences.
The Sunday Spark – Why haven’t we stamped out ageism?
With so much focus on diversity, equity and inclusion these days, why do we still tolerate ageism? I ponder this question in week 12 of The Sunday Spark, a series with weekly thoughts and highlights, nuggets of learning, and a sustainable living tip for the week.
Also this week: why eggs are so expensive, the latest binge-drinking trend, alternatives to laundry detergent in plastic jugs, and more.
Throwback Thursday – What is minimalism anyway?
What is minimalism? Does the word conjure up images of empty rooms, bare walls, and living a life deprived of all possessions? This week on Throwback Thursday, I bring back one of my favourite posts from 2021 that explores these ideas.