sustainable habits I'm doing in 2024 ♻️🌎🌱

[@emmuffins]

I'm doing a no-buy year this year. I am a shopping addict and I have a lot of credit card debt, so I originally set out to do a no-buy to save money to pay my debts, but it turned into a great way for me to realize what my environmental impact is! I realized that constantly buying new things doesn't align with my values of wanting to be more sustainable. I'm so glad I found your channel, I love your videos and your approach to sustainable living.

[@elevenisonelouder]

Planting at least 50% native plants in my backyard, and adding a bird fountain.

[@SusieQZee]

I love this idea!

[@anon3263]

Next year is all about finance for me... stop over spending and in turn less consumerism, saving money, less things I bring home with me, and more time to do my projects that's been put on the back burner

[@lijpolau]

Mine too! I am also going to focus on impact investing and learn how to use my money for good :)

[@ashleypierce1631]

As a college student, one goal of mine is to not buy textbooks new. Not only is it sustainable but I save so much money! I always look for an ebook or audiobook first, and if they're not available, I will check at secondhand book shops or buy one from an upperclassman.

[@sunglassesemojis]

Mine is giving to charities. I recently started a high paying job and have a lot of extra money that I don’t need- even after saving for retirement. So I want to give my money to causes that make the world better. I also ought to move my money out of Bank of America especially now that I have more money.

[@Calemore2212]

What's your job?

[@neverkathy]

love seeing this! it's an admirable trait, wish more people did this. my parents have always donated 10% toward nonprofits / volunteering and it's a great way to manage finances in your values of giving back

[@sunglassesemojis]

@@Calemore2212 software engineering-- starting salary around $90k in mid col area.

[@nancyravenel915]

So excited to leave Wells Fargo forever!

[@sunglassesemojis]

software engineering. Starting salary $90k in mid COL area. @@Calemore2212

[@recklessrains]

I personally set seasonal goals instead of yearly ones. My first goal is creation over consumption as well! This winter I am also aiming to finally tackle some of my bigger visible mending projects, and to do a no buy.

[@romywhite290]

Ooh I like this. Seasonal..

[@SH-gg3up]

This is a great idea! Do you mind sharing some ideas for seasonal goals you have had in the past? I want to try this.

[@valentinalamenza5692]

Hi there, I'm Italian and can't find effective groups of no buying here, especially in the north of Italy... Can someone help me out?

[@danellhildman858]

I love that idea!

[@ummxnadiya7385]

@@valentinalamenza5692take the initiative and make one yourself! With time it will grow and become a great community! ☺️

[@voneyeva]

Yes. I hate it when people say "you have too much time on your hands" when you do hobbies. I can't stand that phrase.

[@ashen28]

I recently read about the concept of a "depth year" in which you dedicate time to the things you already love do to, as opposed to taking on more tasks, projects, or hobbies. This sounded like the perfect way for me to get back into aspects of a sustainable life that I have been neglecting since my attention was elsewhere. So, that will be my goal for 2024. My word for 2024 will be "reconnection". I loved the video and your ideas! Also, your home is so beautiful with all the greenery!

[@alliemay6076]

One thing I’ve learned about myself, is that I do better breaking up my year into seasons, and setting seasonal goals. So my winter goal this year is to not let the cold keep me inside! I live in a cold province in Canada, and I usually give up walking to the store because it’s not nice out. I know if I bundle up in my winter clothes that I already own, I can walk to get groceries. In the spring it’s common to have organized community cleanups, so that will be my “spring goal”, to participate in some, and this year I’d like to organize one! I’m shy, so being a leader doesn’t always come naturally to me, but over the past year I’ve been stepping out of my comfort zone more, and this year my word of the year is Confidence

[@shannonennis7928]

Seasonal goals are a wonderful idea. I will have to give them a try. Good luck with your goals!

[@amandasaufley8665]

My husband and I keep a notebook where we set intentions for the year and reflect on past years. We revisit them a few times a year to see how we’re doing. Some are measurable things like one creative date night in per month, or build a new composter. Some are less tangible and more like renewing commitments to the type of lifestyle we want to build.

[@Meg_Coons]

My word is consistency and mastery. I have hit point in my life where I’ve discovered many things about myself. However, I keep trying to discover new things instead of mastering the things I have discovered. And putting time and energy into those things. Self discovery is important, but I believe leaning into the things that you find is equally as important. My New Year’s resolutions include: *Have a meal with a friend or family member once a week * Make a temperature blanket * read 35 books * master my recipe repertoire instead of always hunting for the new fix * Do a 30 day yoga challenge * schedule doing things I enjoy once a month

[@amyward8861]

I think I need to sit down and learn to use my sewing machine. I have been saving a ton of scrap fabric and have projects to do but I've never actually learned how to use it. I also am starting a detailed book tracking list. Including genre, timeframe, format, etc. And also, getting back into exercising everyday. I fell off when I got sick but was doing really well this year. I'd like to keep going. Thanks for always reminding us to keep improving!

[@lauralouise3133]

Yes hobbies! One of my favorite hobbies is knitting. It's very therapeutic to make something by hand and knitting sweaters is my personal protest against fast fashion! 😂

[@ceciliethorsen4966]

Finally got around to watching this and I LOVED it. We're entering an era in which we're realizing we need to go beyond "bring a totebag" (obviously, do that) and into "volunteer your time, quit the big banks, advocate for change, VOTE".

[@gardencat4952]

Finish fencing in the back yard and doing the prep work to improve the soil to plant a food forest spring of 2025. Maximize secession planting in my garden. We currently grow about 80% of the vegetable's and culinary herbs we eat but I want to get to 100%. No buy on craft supplies for 2024 and use my existing supplies to make most of my gifts in 2024. I also want to increase the items I make as donations for various local organizations I support to use in fundraisers. Increase our poultry flock. Our pet chickens are our composting system that gift us eggs. We want to add Geese to mow the lawn in the back yard.

[@manatee_wannabe]

My personal goal for the year is to be more empathetic. I worked really hard the past couple years to build strong boundaries to cut off toxic family members. Now that I'm a part of a group of respectful and welcoming family and friends I'd like to mellow out again and be more empathetic. In my house I worked very hard to remove plastic cutlery, disposable plates, and plastic water bottles from everyday usage. We also do at least 1 vegetarian meal every week! It was a huge shift for my husband who hates doing dishes, used to think tap water was bad for you, and used to think vegetarian meant salad, rice, and beans babyyyyy

[@amethystdream8251]

I respect that goal

[@celinepope]

I usually set them. Not always. Mine is to utilize this journal template made by Psychology with Dr. Anna here on KZbin. Not to mention IM GRADUTING UNI AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST.

[@catjenkins9679]

IM SO HAPPY FOR YOUUUUU! I have a BSc in Environmental Science and i love it so so much

[@billyJessica1126]

I don't really have any lmao just to stay alive and be positive 😢

[@helena3474]

And that is already more than enough! Can't save the planet while drowning. Hope your new year will be at least bearable

[@celinepope]

You've got this 😊

[@billyJessica1126]

@@helena3474 Thank you. My son is autistic and a lot to handle but he can't help it and just things at home as well ❤️‍🩹

[@billyJessica1126]

@@celinepope Thanks 🙏

[@nataliawineland34]

Dude that is hard enough!! Let's all reach for this together

[@thewholehealthlab]

👩🏻‍🎨 creating >>> consuming. Whether it’s physical objects, media, projects, community. We evolved to apply ourselves! And from everything I’ve ever read and experienced, applying oneself in a sustainable way seems to be what leads to true happiness

[@the_Pons]

Ok, two points. 1: creating can lead to over consumption too. Most crafters and hobbyists I know buy and collect a lot of supplies and materials, of varying degree sustainably sourced. Often the overconsumption mindset doesn't go away, just shifts focus to a more "sustainable" consumption. Not saying that's how you will go about creating, just suggesting putting it out there as a caveat when discussing creating over consumption. 2: While composting is good, it serves it's purpose best when coupled with careful mealplanning to minimize the amount of food one buys but does not get around to using before it goes off. I know you do this Shelbi and have talked about it before. But it's worth reiterating, especially if there are people new to your channel watching this video. Keep up the good work! 😁👍🤗

[@ckdraws410]

You are absolutely right about the crafting overconsumption. I don’t know how many empty sketchbook pages and rarely used or even unused art supplies I have. And ethical art supplies? I don’t even know how to find information on the sourcing of pigments. You can search up “sustainable (insert art supply)” and the only things that pop up are tutorials of how to make it yourself (will not be the same high quality as buying for many supplies and may require buying pigment - again the problem of figuring out how it was sourced) or the same purchase links that pop up when you just search up the art supply without worrying about sustainability at all. From this point on, I’m going to try to use up all the art supplies that I have before purchasing any more. Or at least think carefully about whether I really need something before I buy it. I can also ask to borrow things from my friends, like white gel pens and white gauche for highlights. It could be interesting if I run out of some colors and have to work within certain color palettes as time goes on. I think the hardest part might be getting my family to stop buying me art supplies for my birthday and Christmas. A big reason my collection has grown so much in the first place is their gifts, but maybe I can shift them to donating to charities in my name instead. They’re really good about making sure a charity is a good, effective, fiscally responsible one before donating

[@CS-xl9xv]

I have been to a Buddhist monastery and they compost food and even have composting outdoor toilets.

[@maddy7418]

My only goal for this year is to be more present and show up for myself and my dog. The last 2 years have been really hard on me, and I’ve been coping by scrolling through social media and constantly watching KZbin. My screen time is through to roof and it’s shameful. I really hope to work through my agoraphobia and get out of the house more with my dog. There’s so much life to live outside of my house, but I genuinely feel stuck here. I want to go to farmers markets, eat pizza at my local brew house, go swimming in hot springs, and just hike through the desert with my companion animal. 2024, please be a year full of healing and confidence building. I desperately want to start living my life again.

[@beomgyulover3417]

I really hope you do,I hope for the best for you,may you have an incredible year of being out there,I also want to do more actives alone and not rely on others so much when I go out because of my social anxiety and so this year I want to go on dates alone,walks,bike rides and just socialize more and not be so afraid. may the universe have mercy on us lmao❤❤

[@jackiemartin7276]

I hope this comes true for you!!!!

[@Recoveringred]

I celebrate the new year at Spring equinox. It used to be the tradition to start the year then. This time of year is difficult and instead of fighting it I’ve learned to accept it. To rest a lot and be patient with myself. Especially the older we get. This year i finally got my hands on eucalyptus seeds and cannot tell you how excited I am to use it for plant medicine and home decor!!! Wishing you and yours the best!❤

[@johnclaybaugh9536]

The date was chosen partly in honor of Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and the month's namesake. Though medieval Christians attempted to replace January 1 with more religiously significant dates, Pope Gregory XIII created a revised calendar that officially established January 1 as New Year's Day in 1582.

[@KyleePicc]

I am so happy to hear you are on your journey to save for your future and plan to discuss it here!!! It truly makes me sick to my stomach when I think about how many people our age were never educated on the need for saving for retirement and the BEAUTY of compound interest if you start early. I think it ties so well into your channel; to me the consumerism mentality and the mentality of “I will worry about retirement later” go hand and hand.

[@kawaiikowai08]

That’s my word too, December I started making vintage style Christmas decorations and crocheting a lot, so it gave me a renewed spirit. Let’s create!

[@kdc.archive]

Some of my friends did a bingo card of small goals they wanted for the year (host a tea party, hike in 5 new places, etc) and I loved that so im doing that this new year ^-^

[@StephieOmbre]

I would love to see a video on how people with autoimmune diseases and your take on our environmental footprint and food because I have celiac so I can't eat gluten and stuff I really want someone to talk about that stuff

[@dancediva310]

Your channel has helped me to find alternatives that work for me. I have lots of reusable straws, reusable cutlery, stasher bags, period cups, double sided razor, reusable cups etc

[@dancediva310]

Also I thrift first for things and make on going list for things I want to purchase.

[@NotTheModel17]

I do set new years goals, and last year was the first year I followed through on it. I grew up dancing but had to stop during the recession when my dad lost his job. In 2023, I wanted to start dancing again and found a local dance group to join! This year is focusing on setting up systems to set myself up for success (scheduling calendar reminders to connect with friends and family, meal plan and prep so I can eat well when I’m hungry so I don’t order less than amazing food)

[@b1rdeee]

one of my big goals for the future is to start utilizing local/community resources for learning and entertainment. I spend so much time on youtube and other social media, but lately I've found that through interacting with my local library and looking online (usually on Facebook) for events/classes hosted by local artists and businesses I can combine my drive to learn with my desire to become a more connected part of my community!

[@Nicole-ge4vg]

Do your best, advocate for the rest. LOVE THAT!

[@Huntress_Raven]

Love your ideas Hey, people! You know how some of us are always watching those clean with me motivation? Well, your body gets those feel good vibes because you're experiencing what your watching! Why not get up and turn on some good music and have your home benefit from the cleaning also? Good video, Shelbi.

[@gmt5664]

I set goals, but usually don't achieve them. LOL! Thank you for talking about hobbies, I've been hoping to hear from you about hobbies. My Buddhist temple is trying to teach its members bokashi as an alternative to food waste, and to use reuseable containers and utensils whenever we gather to eat. Not shopping will help my main goal next year to pay down credit card debt.

[@whitalleys5893]

My goal this year is to get my brain back on track. I got a therapist and will start to see them in January! ❤I have been trying to bust my overconsumption habits and found I might be a bit impulsive.

[@CherryXValanceX]

I like doing new moon resolutions and I check up on them every full moon, eliminating what doesn’t work and continuing with what does! My life changes every month so I have to keep up!

[@RaeRaesRaveReviews]

Thank you for the inspiring message at the end. I have been mildly sustainable for my entire life (my mom taught me recycling and thrifting and I only buy about 5 new pieces of clothing a year, repair rather than toss whenever possible etc) but i now some of the stuff I use regularly is not sustainable so am looking to swap those out and do better this year. Zero waste seems impossible to attain, so i will just try to be more sustainable.

[@chilli8303]

Thanks

[@Shelbizleee]

Thank you so much!!

[@donnaadkins2429]

Love this video! My words for 2024 are simplify and streamline. I want to rid my existence of superfluous 'stuff'! I'm vegan; I compost; I help run a community garden and orchard; I shop locally (I work in a small vegan shop); I grow as much fruits and vegetables in my garden every year as I can; I use food scraps (thanks @plantyou!) and I just do the very best I can do everyday to minimise my impact on this planet. With all that, you have given me some great ideas that I hadn't even thought of......so thankyou Shelbi! Happy New Year and heres to a more sustainable 2024 🌍

[@kasiethompson2712]

I loveee a challenge for each year. A couple years ago I didn’t drink alcohol for a year. Last year, I ran at least one community fundraiser 5k each month. And this year I’m doing a no-buy year!

[@gmommie2]

I’ve always wanted to learn to crochet, but couldn’t “commit” because I made excuses. I bought a crochet advent calendar with the goal to know how to crochet just okay by the end of the calendar. Worked! But better! I can’t believe I sat on crocheting for so long….its so soothing and fun!

[@shaffroncity]

I switched to Aspiration Bank when you talked about it in a video years ago and I LOVE IT. Its awesome and I've never looked back.

[@johnclaybaugh9536]

Is it online only? I don't do many things outside of youtube that I can't walk into. I don't need my vision impairnent or a dead phone keeping me from solving money issues.

[@KFoxtheGreat]

Personally, I like to use it as a time for reflection and goal setting because I have extra time off to dedicate to myself and I think it is important to take that time. I also do regular check-ins throughout the year, but am rarely able to give it as much time as I can at the end of the year

[@paw2287]

First time listener- plant based all the way. Also really like how you mention to monitor your money. Just starting this for 2024. Will continue to "tune-in".

[@eileahfrye-edmonds413]

Something I am planning on doing next year is a no buy period. I am tired of buying mindlessly, and I hope I can get things together for myself financially and mentally through that challenge to better myself and better advocate for what I believe in (including sustainability).

[@anetkarolova2304]

Mine sort of goal for 2024 is being more active throughout the weekdays (currently re-started climbing and swimming) and implementing more plant-based food. 🌱 Have a good day! 🐝

[@nina_chillens]

These felt like very realistic goals, while also ones that you have to work towards all the time. A great balance :) im not a goal setter, but I definitely will continue to shop second hand, wait to purchase, etc. I could do much better at shopping locally

[@Patchouliprince]

If anyone has the opportunity to get some backyard chickens I would highly highly recommend, I almost never even have food for my compost because it all goes to my chickens! So when food “goes to waste” it’s not wasted one little bit! I always feel great about it. Plus their dirty bedding is great in the garden

[@helmyademun4963]

thank you shelby. I have enjoyed your video

[@NoiseDay]

What I like that the people on Cortex Podcast did is pick a theme for the year. I think this could help ground a person, help them make decisions, and redirect them when they get derailed. My theme ideas for this next year are action and creation. I panic tried a bunch of crafts right before Christmas hoping to give my relatives homemade gifts. It helped me realize that we have an obscene amount of craft supplies and tools (I tried crochet, beaded bracelets, resin art, and mini snow globes and didn't buy a thing). I'm unemployed and it's silly for me not to dig into our cabinets and make some stuff while I can.

[@CJ_Walks]

YOU LOOKED AT THE WALK AND BIKE SCORE! bless you for considering urban amenities and advocating for local urbanism in this video!

[@johnclaybaugh9536]

I didn't know therw was a score. But I don't own a car. I walk to work and ride the train to the store most of the time.

[@wafflesandkiwi]

Great ideas and topics covered here! One thing I've been committed to over the past several years is buying second hand electronics and repairing phones rather than upgrading. I found a shop which repairs phones and we've gone to it multiple times for cracked screens and battery replacements.

[@brookes9100]

Ive been on a food scrap using/food preservation and storage rampage lately. It's been great for money saving and feels so good to not have food go to waste!

[@kolmenoitaayeet]

I'm in the process of setting goals right now, too! I'm working on vulnerability, starting a new, creative hobby, working on consuming less social media and not buying things I don't need (and then investing in reliable things when I do need something)

[@sarasynfox]

I find it interesting that a number of the things you're listing are things I already do! Feels like I can give myself a pat on the back for a few of these things because that means I'm on the right track for a lot of these things. I've always told myself if I want something, not a need, just a want, I have to visit it three times on three different days. If I still want it, and it's still there, it's meant to be. If it's sold, or if I just don't want it anymore, well, clearly I didn't want it that bad. Years ago I learned to knit and sew. Everyone told me knitting and sewing was way more expensive than buying, but my argument was the cost is paying for not only a higher quality item, but also something that took a lot of time to make, meaning I've gotten hours of entertainment out of simply making that item, so that's hours of time I'm not spending money on other entertainments. The way I look at it, if I broke down the cost of whatever went into the making into the amount of use it got, between the time spent in making, and all the time using it, the cost works out to be incredibly valuable. It's why I invest my time into crafting, because it's much more sustainable, improves my mental health, and results in stuff that are much better quality and personalized than I can buy. Every time I use the item I made, it's filled with all those memories, adding even more value. It's such a good new habit to build!

[@whenyouwishuponastar6643]

I like New Year’s resolutions. The key is to not guilt yourself if you didn’t reach your goals. Just adjust what you can do. I met a good few of my goals last year and it’s nice to reflect and see how you’ve progressed, it makes you feel good. And like you said, it helps you think snot what’s important to you and hope you want to spend your time

[@kalliemj]

I don’t do New Year’s resolutions but one of my goals this year are to minimize my personal belongings and to sell or give to family anything that I do not need/ want. So far I have sold a couple of dish sets and furniture pieces that I no longer needed on Facebook marketplace and am hoping to add smaller items to other sites like Mercari, postmark and eBay. In the past my instinct was always to donate but the more I learn the more I feel like selling, regardless of how long it takes, is the best option because it guarantees the item gets a second life with someone else. I’m also renovating my room to make it a more peaceful environment and working on some diy home projects. I also will be starting a full time job in feb. previously I was working as a freelancer for the company and with switching from freelance to full time I have a smaller paycheck so I’m also trying to be more mindful of my spending so that my savings do not change even with a reduced income.

[@cherru4099]

I've started working on my goals for next year but I got a sewing machine and I'm really excited to start some projects since I do a lot of cooking and baking in my kitchen so I'm constantly in need to little tools to help me (mitts, hot plates, bowl cozies). I've almost completely stopped going to target and the mall, and my most proudest accomplishment was finding a neighbor who has pet chickens that I buy my eggs from. Still working to find more that I can do for my community! You're such an inspiration to me :)

[@viola9154]

I love your "word of the year" thing. My word for next year is going to be courage, as I want to do some things I've been putting off for a while now, and I don't want to be scared anymore, I want to overcome my fears. As for sustainability, I'm continuing my journey through creation as well: I crochet, and this hobby has taught me a lot about sustainability, especially regarding slow fashion. Happy new year, hope you will have a fantastic and creative 2024!

[@Alexisk273]

I am def a big fan of the new year lol. I went vegan with a new years resolution now 7 years ago and i also do a 30 day yoga challenge every January! I really want to work on implementing a few more sustainable practices/ low waste swaps this year. I have a baby so my creativity has been at a bit of a lul but i am loving watching him grow and i will def do it when i can this year.

[@emmxjustine]

STYTOOOPPPPP ITTTTT I LOVE JESS!!! Idk why I didn't think you'd know each other but my jaw dropped thinking 2 worlds had collided 😂 you two are my favourites in the eco-minimalist/ low waste corner of the internet ❤

[@stephanie1460]

I don’t really do resolutions or goals but I applied for our local Master Gardener program and I’m looking forward to getting more involved in the community through gardening!

[@thewholehealthlab]

So happy to have seen your channel and your content grow and gain even more depth as time goes on ❤ especially love the resolution to volunteer! We can breathe so much more life into our days by doing this, help others and make memories rather than spend time mindlessly

[@MaesRuth]

I started getting back into sewing last year by making some well made reusable shopping bags. That was the kickstart I needed to pull out my creative arsenal of fiber arts and to start learning new skills. I highly suggest people look up hand sewing, sashiko and darning. You don't need a sewing machine or a massive array of tools for clothing repair. You can get the bare basics of what you need for a small amount at any store. I am now armed with the knowledge of how to repair any type of clothing. Also started working on making my own so that I will have well made that will last me for years.

[@vtheory7531]

Love the idea of a word or phrase to set the tone for the goals! Mine will be 'freedom' and 'breakthrough'. This will be the year where I stop spinning my wheels and start making bold moves, and this will include my career and living a more sustainable lifestyle. Hope everyone has a successful and productive 2024!

[@ellenmelon23]

I choose a word of the year, but I usually wait until mid February to finalize it. I’ve done this the past 2 years and really love it because it’s more of a theme than just a list of things.

[@danellhildman858]

I set goals at the beginning of the year. This year is to spend less money and spend more time. For me 2023 was success and minimalism, which is a continuous goal. I felt that I excelled in that goal. I want to spend less money on material items and more time with self care and family. More walks in nature and nurture the ones I love. If I do need to purchase something I always thrift first but I need to buy local if thrifting is not the place. Thank you for always re-inspiring me. 💚

[@wiltedspinachcat3472]

ill be doing a no buy year and when I do NEED to buy anything, it'll come from local, small, sustainable businesses or secondhand.

[@morganjustine3637]

I would love to see a video talking about banks and finances. I recently graduated college and navigating student loans and a “real job” have been very daunting for me, but I’d love to know how to incorporate climate-conscious information into my learning!!

[@Thetinyfit]

I love setting intentions. I try to start early so I can figure out the logistics or form the habit by the time the new year rolls around. Definitely consumption focused this year. The last half of 2023 I was using up non CF items and replacing with CF so that continues. Who knew that even tampons weren’t CF?! Gross! And I’m doing an in and out list each month to see what things I’m accumulating. Not food (yet) but other stuff- beauty, clothes, etc. It keeps me mindful of my waste. And I no longer buy backups for anything, even things I know I will replace. That way I have to actually think whether I still want to use the thing. It’s not a perfect system, but these things get a little better and easier when I’m consistently thinking about them.

[@gefelice]

I have been setting intentions since last year. I don't pay too much attention to them throughout the year, but I notice it helps me focus on what I find important, and I find that I hit my goals without conciously thinking too much about them.

[@beomgyulover3417]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS VIDEO,it is so informative and i was actually thinking about ways to be more sustainable this year,thank you so much. One of my personal resolutions this year regarding climate and the environment is taking care of my neighborhood, there's areas that are really neglected and polluted and so this year i wanna clean them up,i have done it countless times before but the last time i did it was in 2021 so it's time to get back at it,i plan on cleaning up the area close to my house this feburary after my mock exam beacuse it's winter and all the greenery has died so i can get ny hands in there properly lmao, it's an area full of greenery and ingrown trees which really hides the trash and in the summer i plan on cleaning another area wich I've never cleaned in wich I've made the vast majority of my precious childhood memories, it's a place really important to me but it is so incredibly horrendous rn, it doesn't have that much greenery like the other one so it's gonna be easy to clean it up in the summer (not really doe 'cause there's a lot of trash) but yeah and the other in regards of community is to support local thrift shops and shop sustainably and to form a stronger bond with my community in the city in general and not just my neighborhood and join some charities and volunteer work, hopefully it's gonna be a successful year and we're gonna make it out alive 🧘🏽‍♀️👍🏼 LET'S GET IT EVERYONE 👹

[@karolinako6496]

You were talking about trying out embroidering and that's what I'm doing right now while listening to your video😊

[@thewoolshark]

Thank you for the role you play in making our household more mindful and sustainable. I give you a lot of credit for the changes we've made (e-biking to work instead of driving, switching to our local credit union, making lots of use of our "zero waste kitchen" cookbook and composting whatever (much less) food waste we have). This is a super helpful video for knowing where to focus our time and energy, to make the biggest sustainability "bang for our buck".

[@LeslieStinson]

I don't do resolution per se, but I create a "could do" list in the week between Christmas and New Year's. Really takes the pressure off. Plus, it's fun to look back in like, August, and remember "oh yeah, I kind of wanted to do this thing" and do it because now I feel like it.

[@layladrewtrying]

something i’ve been wanting to do for forever but now taking the leap is homesteading. i’m focusing more on making my food from scratch and being able to share that with my family

[@CS-xl9xv]

I like new year resolutions and my word for next year is gentle (or gentleness it’s about being gentle with myself. Resolutions are good and can be done seasonally and throughout the year too I also worked on community in the last two years joining a sangha (meditation community) volunteering and joining and then starting my own book club 📚

[@kaitydoes2185]

I agree I think that this time of year is for reflecting on last year and looking at what our goals should be for the upcoming year. My new year’s goals surround habit changes. Things like daily exercise, journaling, saving money, being more sustainable and finding community. Making my vision board on New Year’s Eve with my hubs.

[@SarahsShipwreck]

I have had so much fun thrifting old dishes for mosaics and making those garden plate flowers! and also hoarding all my sauce jars, and painting the lids, and using little knobs on the top/ decopauging them for spices and whatnot.i’m selling some of the plate flowers and using them to get more plant seeds! Its also helped me get to know my neighbors because they stop and comment on my little upcycled garden things

[@maggiemacha5552]

Very admirable goals! My local library collects food scraps for a community based kitchen in town! I am not creative in the kitchen either! I do bring my scraps to the library and I intend to continue to support that effort! I do support my local by nothing page on social media! I surrendered my car about 5 years ago! I live in a small city so I am so grateful that I can walk everywhere! I honestly appreciate you because I don’t know anyone else that thinks of these strategies to support the earth as you do! Much love to you from across the miles in CT ❤

[@cscreative5460]

8:53 it has been embarrassing how helpful 24 hours has been when it comes to not buying something I “had to have” before.

[@hoover.studios]

My new years resolution is to be more mindful of the foods i am consuming, their origins and how they were grown. Gonna be gardening, canning, bread making, a lot more this year!

[@numerv]

I never do them and hate them, but still every year I'm making sure I'm little more sustainable, I guess that's just so stuck in my head I don't event think about them in that way haha, happy new year, you have been my main inspiration on my sustainable journey since 2016!!

[@Sallylovesgood]

I dont know how to explain it, Shelby, but you are glowing?? you look and feel vibrant in your videos and I just love it! I got some amazon gift cards for Christmas and because of your videos I decided to buy sustainable, quality items (such as doc marten boots because I do not own any weather appropriate boots and I always regret that when winter comes). thank you for the inspiration to do better!

[@katc9198]

First video watching you and I obsessed !! I’ve been so bored with KZbin and you got me excited again !!! 🎉❤ when you said about the big banks funding the climate crisis you became my new fave !! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@maggiemacha5552]

My Birthday is in January too, so I do have that frame of mind for exploring what’s worked well and to expand, and the time to consider what new things might be fun to check out! I do agree with your vibe about creativity! I do think it’s good for mental health as well!

[@Lazyhippie]

I watched this video when it first posted, and I have not stopped thinking about the banking section since. I would love a whole video on this!

[@teresamunoz91]

I love my buy nothing group! My mom was able to get a really nice dining table for me and my daughter when we first moved out this year. I also have gotten other furniture and clothes for myself and my daughter. I've given my group books and clothes and toys that my daughter no longer uses. I will definitely implement these habits. The only one I cant do is cut back on driving. I live about 20 miles from work and then after work i pick up my daughter from my moms house who lives 30 miles from my job 🙃

[@vickyhendriks5226]

I love that your giving creating and making things a go. I know it's not always been your fav thing to do but it is exactly what you mentioned we need to create things and do things with our hands for our own wellbeing and sense of self. It makes us feel good

[@Sophiesings13]

We need more « influencers » like you!! Very happy I came across your channel.

[@sonyajordan8597]

I set goals at the start of the year that involve every aspect of my life like my friends and family to work and personal growth and finances while also focusing on my body and mind not in a “get abs” but a keep my body healthy. I then also review it 6 months it so i can see whether I’m on track and if the goals are actually reflecting me anymore or not

[@Juliannasstudio]

YES to create over consume-even if you’re not an artist, having a creative mindset is one of the things we need the most!

[@StefanieB22]

This is such a great video! So much good info! I was active in my buy nothing group and loved it and then was removed and blocked for no reason with no explanation. I never broke a rule, I helped so many people, I made new friends etc, I'm still shocked and hurt by it.

[@raapyna8544]

Maybe they mixed you up with someone else. That is so sad! I hope you get back in again.

[@kailynkausen4211]

I'm def trying to do a low buy year. I'm not going hard core like "I can only buy another moisturizer when I have used the last drop of my last one" but I'm trying to be more conscious about what I'm bringing in my home and trying to ASK before I buy--meaning ask my siblings and other family members if they have something they don't like that I could have, or asking someone like my grandma for yarn before I purchase (and that's a good gift for my friends, too!). I'm hoping that when I get the urge to buy, I can "shop" via my grandma and the library lol. I'm going to keep a big list of those items I have an excessive amount of and what I have used for the motivation to keep going and not repurchase, too. I'm hoping I can pull it off! But I have also lived through too many natural disasters that not having backups of items is really anxiety inducing :( I will do my best!

[@isabelnicole8036]

I love making lists of things, so I make lists every time I feel the urge to buy a bunch of things. And if it's not a necessity, I try to wait until something shows in my lists multiple times over several weeks/months before purchasing. And also trying to research the best option of the item I want, often that lengthens the time before purchasing and sometimes I end up not even finding anything I really like so it goes to the back of my mind

[@bxkosten]

Thanks for always give me something to think about! Being rural my intentions for the year look a bit different. I’m focusing on community building with the hope of building resilience. In my mind a prepared community is always more sustainable than one that is always reacting to a crisis. Also streamlining my homemaking activities to reduce inputs, always trying to grow more of my food, and cooking from scratch. Happy new year!

[@xcristinat]

My top goal for the year is to get a good job 😩 it's been a few months now of applying with no responses so it's really starting to get stressful. I also want to read more books in 2024, explore my community more and try to find some fellow sustainability-minded people (maybe even vegans?!) now that I've moved to a bigger city (compared to the small conservative city I was in before). I live near a beautiful river now and I'd love to get involved in trash clean-ups as well 💚 so many things I could improve on honestly, but my current situation is really stressing me out.

[@yadiaag7771]

My new year resolution is going to be GROW Grow in my job, grow in personal relationships,, grow intellectual, grow in my community. My restart is not usually the new year but during lent, and Christmas season. Lent, to me is the best since it’s paired with integrity. I can’t break a promise to God so easily as with myself.

[@caffeinated_25]

I would like my kids and I to go hiking more next year and go camping at least a couple times next year. I also want to declutter my house, it got much worse this year, not better. I’m trying to remind myself that last year: -I bought considerably less snacks and ate more vegetables -I started biking, walking and taking the bus so I barely used my car -I survived So that I don’t focus on all the stuff I didn’t do: exercising, hiking, camping & decluttering

[@1bestfriend2u18]

16:29 🎉 agreed supporting local and small business is so important.👌🏾 Especially made in America 🇺🇸 when possible.

[@amandamccray7993]

I set a few tangible yearly goals, but then focus on monthly goals. My goals this year are to work on self development and community