Back to school is the perfect time to make good resolutions. We come out of the summer period in great shape, tanned and rested. We lived light, without pressure and more slowly this summer. We tried to eat better and do sports. What if we continued all year round?
Our good resolutions to live better the start of the 2022 school year
« It’s decided, this year, I’m going to start exercising / I’m going to lose weight / I’m going to stop smoking… » : who has never taken any good resolution that he didn’t hold? To help you, choose two personal goals maximum from the ideas that follow, or create your own list. You can also find lots of other good eco-friendly resolutions on our site!
New Year’s Resolution #1: I eat less meat
We know that the meat consumption is not insignificant. Consuming meat in too great a quantity has negative impacts on our health: in addition to increasing cardiovascular risks, it would also promote the development of certain cancers.
Intensive livestock farming also has harmful consequences for the environment: intensive use of agricultural land, high water consumption, deforestation, etc.
So if you are not yet ready to become a vegetarian, eat less meat, of better quality. A good organic meat or meat bought from the butcher, two to three times a week, is sufficient consumption and will be less expensive than buying meat every day. For the planet, for your health and your wallet, eat less meat !
New Year’s Resolution #2: I’m stopping watching TV
Television is Has been. Moreover, more and more young people who move into new accommodation do not do not equip themselves with it. This does not mean that screen time is decreasing. On the contrary, it tends to increase, but we ” watch tv » differently: in streamingin replay… A less passive television consumption.
Are you leaving your parents to set up on your own? Has your television broken down? When you go back to school, make a choice: don’t buy a new tv : you will have more time for yourself. Choose good films at the cinema or at home, by installing a video projector.
New Year’s Resolution #3: I subscribe to the library
The collaborative consumptionit’s trendy. What if we went back to one of the oldest phenomena of sharing and exchanging goods: libraries? No more dusty shelves and grumpy librarians, the 2022 library is interactive, connected, dynamic.
It’s decided, I subscribe to the library. For a few euros a year, you have access to thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and online resources. Many libraries also organize cultural events, exhibitions, mini-concerts…In addition to providing access to the low cost culturelibraries and media libraries allow to you pee lien social. The library is The place to be of the back to school 2022!
New Year’s Resolution #4: I take my time
Just a few days ago, you were strolling through the markets of Provence without a schedule, appointment or specific dinner or bedtimes? You have could take time to read, to cook and to walk? Make sure to continue the summer and attack the start of the school year in a zen way by extending these ” good habits ».
Plan fewer things in a day. Sign your children up for only one activity. Leave yourself weekends offwithout going out or visiting. You will thus have a little more time for the unexpected. Leave yourself at least two free evenings during the week to cook, go to the movies or walk around the streets of your city… as if you were on vacation.
New Year’s Resolution #5: I go to work by bike
Cycling has many benefits: it is ecological, allows you to to do sports while moving and is excellent for morale. It’s proven: going to work by bike helps reduce stress. In addition, cycling in the city is faster than taking the car, according to Ademe.
So take advantage of the beautiful days of September to get back in the saddle. Buy a bike second-hand at flea markets or in a bike workshop, you will find them everywhere in France. Do you have children? Invest in a solid cargo bike which will allow them to be transported everywhere.
New Year’s Resolution #6: I’m going to start using homemade cleaning products
Here is the list of basic purchases in the cleaning products section for the start of the school year: Marseille soap, white vinegar, baking soda and essential oil (tea tree and lavender). With these few inexpensive products, you can make a household cleaner, a toilet product and even do the laundry: in short, scrub everything from floor to ceiling. It’s decided, when school starts again I’m putting Mr. Clean in the closet!
New Year’s resolution #7: I clear my mind
There are several ways to to empty the space : in the mind, by allowing ourselves moments of disconnection and materially, at home, by getting rid of the many useless objects that surround us.
Take advantage of the start of the school year to do a “ big fall cleaning » in the house and sort through your things. Give away or resell items you no longer use, on sorting or second-hand sales sites.
And remember, to avoid hoarding at home, the best thing is not to succumb to compulsive buying. Borrow or rent items rather than buying them.
New Year’s Resolution #8: I dress more ethically
Buy for yourself and your children, a good pair of shoes to start the new school year on the right foot. Instead, choose a sturdy model that will last for several years. So take a look at the eco-friendly shoe brands that offer elegant and sturdy models. Sneakers, city shoes, boots, there is something for everyone: Veja, El Naturalista or Empreinte, discover our selection of eco-friendly shoe brands: Made in France, in coton bio or produced fairly, you can make your choice in full awareness.
To fill your wardrobe too, opt for natural fibers and refer to eco-responsible fashion labels to guide your purchases: choose ethical fashion to support producers, fight against social injustice, protect the planet and equip the family with healthy and comfortable clothing.
New Year’s Resolution #9: I work less
What if working less meant living better? Scandinavian companies have understood this well and working hours are often more restricted. Let’s follow the Scandinavian model and work less at the start of the school year. Take a few months to think about it and suggest to your boss that you switch to 4/5e or refuse overtime.
Enjoy this extra time to volunteer or simply spend more time with your loved ones. The financial loss will be largely offset by a improved quality of lifeThe time saved also allows you to cook more, buy second-hand, do more yourself… and therefore to save money.
Of course, the current economic context, plagued by significant inflation, does not allow you to calmly consider reducing your working hours and therefore your pay. In this case, why not telework more if you can? This will allow you to save time by eliminating travel time.
ConsoGlobe.com wishes you a peaceful and eco-friendly return to school!
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