{"id":493,"date":"2019-12-18T15:28:15","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T13:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.hanken.fi\/cers\/?p=493"},"modified":"2019-12-18T15:28:15","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T13:28:15","slug":"let-less-be-more-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.hanken.fi\/cers\/2019\/12\/18\/let-less-be-more-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Let less be more in 2020!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s that\ntime of the year again \u2013 when we are about to take a break and spend a hopefully\nrelaxing and energy-charging Christmas holiday with those closest and dearest\nto us. It\u2019s also the time of the year when we can make sound choices with what\nwe give to others, wish from others for ourselves, what we choose to do and where,\nwhat we eat, etc. Now it is truly the time to deliberate and make smart sustainable\nchoices to prioritise quality, authentic, local, and personalised options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the core here is being\naware of our habits – breaking those that are not sustainable and adopting\nthose that are. Let me remind you of the classic R\u2019s of sustainability that can\nhelp to identify what habits you could have more, in the new year. Reconsider<\/em> if you really need the stuff\nyou are considering to get, Reduce<\/em>\nthe stuff you have and believe you need, Reuse\nand Recycle<\/em> to avoid single use items and sort, Replenish<\/em> and Refill<\/em> whenever\npossible, Rethink<\/em> before you buy\nstuff for you and others, Replant,<\/em> Restore and Recover<\/em> to avoid causing\ndamage to the world, Rot<\/em> i.e. compost\nfood waste, Reinvent<\/em> to engage in divergent\/out-of-the-box\nthinking and view your actions from different perspectives, and\nRespect<\/em> the world and ecosystem\naround us and think about any effects your actions might have. I am sure that\nwe all can do more at least of Reconsidering,<\/em>\nReducing, Restoring and Respecting<\/em>,\nin the coming year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I am sure that we also in the new year could strive for is a healthy work-life balance.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What I am\nsure that we also in the new year could strive for is a healthy work-life\nbalance. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice to continue or finally achieve a sound balance between\npersonal life, professional life, and family life? For many of\nus that would mean devoting more time in the new year to the things that in the\nend matter the most. It would basically mean living a simpler life with fewer\nbelongings, having shorter work hours, stronger relationships and more social\ninteractions, spending less and consciously, and choosing products that are\npractical, well made, and environmentally friendly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now there is\nan excellent opportunity to start doing some or all of the above in case you up\nuntil now mainly have been just thinking about them. Choose what you<\/em> want\n<\/em>to do, keep the good reasons in mind, be realistic and start with smaller\nsteps, think about potential obstacles in advance and come up with solutions\nfor how to deal with them, talk about your new habits with others, learn more,\nand if you experience a setback, then try again. Remember, you are not only\nsustainable and climate smart, but you will also introduce possibilities and\ntime for new experiences and improve the quality of your life in 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wishing all\nCERS friends a Magical Holiday Season and a Wonderful New Year 2020!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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