third time's a charm

Week 3 has definitely been easier than I thought it would be. I think Week 1 was probably the most challenging but by the time I started planning ahead and thinking of more sustainable ways I could do something, it was a lot easier. Week 3 almost felt like a breeze. I guess I didn't realize how easy it is to change a few things about my life in order to become more sustainable. Taking a shorter shower, turning the water off when I brush my teeth, lowering the heat, composting...those are all really simple things that I can do. I think the biggest thing was just changing the way I thought about things. It is really easy to get in a routine and it's a lot harder to break that routine. However, now that I have gotten used to using less water and energy and producing less waste, it has become my new routine. Yes, I did have a few slip ups this week but I have begun to learn from them so that I am better prepared the next time. I really hope that I can keep up this project for the rest of my life and I think that I will. If just a few minor changes in my life can make a difference, think about what we all can do if we just work together.