Making the most of what we already have is one of our most powerful tools to live more sustainably. By doubling the average times we wear our clothes, we can almost halve the fashion industry’s […]
My continuing conscious journey
I started this blog as something to base my own motivation for embracing a more conscious lifestyle on. Being conscious means being mindful of the effects our decisions have, but being conscious also means being […]
Embracing slow living to achieve self care
In today’s busy world where we’re supposed to have active and fulfilling lives, and where we’re following unachievable lifestyles on social media – is even the idea of self care stressing us out? The idea […]
High Coast walking in the summer heat
It’s a beautiful part of the world and it’s where I’ve spent all my childhood summers. The High Coast (Höga Kusten) has got its name from its unusually, for the region, high cliffs along the […]
Holiday shopping: supporting local and conscious business
Holiday shopping is to some, buying things you can’t get at home. Or maybe buying souvenirs, special for the place you’re visiting. Or maybe just doing some shopping for the simple reason that you’re on […]
Conscious travel notes: the Swedish island of Gotland
An island with often rough, but beautiful nature, surrounded by the Baltic Sea. An island small enough to travel across in a day but big enough to have enough to explore for weeks. I’ve visited […]
It’s hot, hot, hot and we need to act
In Stockholm we’re experiencing the hottest July in (at least) 262 years. There are wildfires all across the country, and many other countries are having a similar summer. A very, very hot one. One should […]
Conscious travel notes: London
London may be busy and commercial, but it’s increasingly an interesting destination for conscious travellers because of the growth of sustainable shopping and food. It was my first time back since leaving the city a […]
The complex issue of sustainable fabrics
Tencel, hemp, GOTS, Pinatex, and modal are only a few of the materials and certifications we’re reading about when it comes to sustainable fabrics. Innovative and natural materials that are increasingly being used in fashion, […]
Finding your purpose: doing good whilst becoming happier
Finding a purpose, in life, in our careers, is an increasingly popular topic for debate, especially in the worlds of ethical business and personal development, and in the space where the two align. Companies are […]