January 2, 2023

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A Sustainable 2023 Starts With You! Create A Future To Look Forward To

Are you looking forward to 2023? I hope so. Now more than ever, we need encouraged and motivated people to make a difference. To contribute to our planet - the paradise which sustains our lives. Although there are many ways to be sustainable, we overlook one: how you can make a meaningful impact. I do not mean recycling or going zero waste. What I mean is who you are as a person. How do you fit in with your uniqueness and strengths? Sustainability has all opportunities open for you. What matters is if you are willing to discover them.
Written by Veronika Tietz

2022, what a year. It has been a wild ride – positive and negative. Sustainable issues are more significant than ever. I would even say that every day the pressure to implement sustainability increases. Luckily, a sustainable 2023 starts with you. It is wonderful to have you on board. No pressure 😉 but I want to show you why you are important in the sustainable transitions discourse.

There is one thing I want to clarify before we dive into creating a sustainable 2023 worth looking forward to. Many believe that pursuing a sustainable lifestyle is all about reducing your carbon footprint, recycling, avoiding plastic or becoming 100% zero waste. Although those endeavours are desirable, they are only partially making a difference. 

New Year Sustainability

Instead, what can really make a difference and contribute a meaningful impact in our world is YOU – pursuing or fulfilling your dreams, desires and needs. Of course in light of sustainable principles. Therefore, I want to equip you with a different perspective and provide you with some fresh air about how to start a sustainable 2023. You came to the right corner of the internet.

Before you underestimate your potential to create real change, I want to show you why you play a crucial role in creating a sustainable world.

Why you are the most important resource for a sustainable 2023

Social sustainability is an overlooked topic. Humans created a big mess over the centuries until now. Now we have to find the proper detergents to clean up. Moreover, we need to find solutions for the chaos so that it does not occur again. A world without enough empowered humans who want to create a sustainable and desirable future is prone to fail.

We have a human, not a science or technology problem. I believe that we can invent as much as we want, but if we fail to address the societal and environmental problems from a societal perspective, we will continuously have to deal with immense challenges instead of developing our lives in the best way possible. Does it make sense to you?

Focus Here

Related article: 7 Powerful Ways To Focus On What Is In Your Control

Do you know the quote, “If I only had an hour to chop down a tree, I would spend the first 45 minutes sharpening my axe” by Abraham Lincoln? Imagine that you are the axe. If you invest time into reimagining what you really want from life (at the moment in time, it can always change), how you can contribute to a more sustainable world and what you have to do to create a future worth looking forward to, you are already better equipped.

45 minutes is all you need to make you competent in becoming more sustainable. In fact, to create a sustainable 2023. 

Humans are trouble maker

Although humans are the cause of a lot of trouble, we do not focus enough on the human mindset to achieve real change. In 2023, I want to change that. I will do my best to empower as many people as I possibly can to make 2023 count. I hope you are one of them. 2023 where we lay the foundation to create a future worth looking forward to. 

See it as a chance to have a say. To become part of creating something better where your needs are met. Where you can live a life true to yourself. Focus on what is important to you. Indeed, you will gain more clarity and confidence to make decisions that benefit you, others and the environment.

A sustainable 2023 can not happen without you – we need all hands on deck. Are you looking forward to 2023? What are your goals? What does your vision look like? 

Put those New Year’s resolutions aside and focus on what is really important: You

You are not here to optimise or improve yourself. For a sustainable transition, we need people who know or are willing to discover what is truly important to them. One of my favourite ways to figure this out is by creating a vision board.

The Oxford dictionary defines a vision board as “a collage of images and words representing a person’s wishes or goals, intended to serve as inspiration or motivation.”

Reimagining a future worth looking forward to can be a fun activity. But where to start? What does it look like to envision a sustainable 2023?

Flower Vision Board Planner Ink-Friendly Vision Board Planner

I created two vision board planners to make it easier and more fun for you to start envisioning a brighter future. The planners shall guide you in making positive and meaningful changes – to achieve your aspirations and goals. 

What is important to me is to not dictate what you should do with your life. My role is to simply inspire you to become more confident and positive about making sustainable choices and looking forward to the future.

 

Real change starts with you. 

Creating a sustainable 2023 has never been easier

You might wonder what the difference between those two vision board planners is. Simply put:

Sustainable 2023 Vision Board

The My 2023 Vision Board Planner is colourful with more visual elements like dried flowers, playful patterns etc. This vision board planner is ideal for digital use. You can easily reuse it if you do not mind the 2023 on some pages. 

Sustainable Vision Board Planner

The Vision Board Planner is a more print- and ink-friendly version. It entails the exact same pages, but in black and white with minimalistic black-and-white visualisations. It is not bound to a specific year, thus you can reuse it for the coming years.

 

You can find both planners in my Etsy Shop ReSustainability.

Use the code SAVE50 to get a 50% discount on both vision board planners!

Additionally, I have created a detailed description of how you can make the best out of those vision board planners. Here is a shortcut to the little instructions: INSERT POST LINK

 

I’m looking forward to creating a sustainable 2023! Full of wonders, magic and a future worth looking forward to!

 

Big hugs!



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Reimagine Sustainability: Create The Impact You Want To See In Our World

Reimagine Sustainability is about creating the impact we need in our beautiful world. It’s not difficult anymore to find information about what’s going wrong, but it’s still not that easy to find useful and encouraging information about what we can do. Many of us want to become the impact and do something. But what? Where to start? Isn’t it already too late? Those are the questions you will find answers to in Reimagine Sustainability. In this article, I want to show you what Reimagine Sustainability is about – its purpose and missions – how it can support and help you on your sustainability journey.

Sustainable Finance Action Plan: Doing More Good With Your Money

The global financial system relies on growing consumption to sustain an ever-expanding economy on a planet with finite resources. Money is not only an exchange medium to buy the things you need or want. Every time you purchase a product or service, you vote. Unfortunately, most purchasing decisions contribute to the further destruction of the environment and exploitation of people. Financial literacy is now a crucial skill for making purchase decisions that can make a difference. Use your purchasing power to do good – for you, the planet and your bank account. It is easy, I will show you how!

Breaking Boundaries: Reimagining Sustainability For A Thriving Future

Discover the wisdom of nature: resilience in the face of challenges, interconnectedness that binds us all, efficient resource utilisation, adaptability to thrive, and regeneration for a sustainable future. Let nature’s lessons inspire you. You can reimagine a future that draws from the timeless wisdom of nature, forging a path towards sustainable transformation. Unlock your transformative power of nature’s wisdom and embark on a journey towards a thriving and resilient planet. That is all we need: a planet that has the capability to regenerate itself and the ability to flourish in difficult situations. It is that simple.

Benefits Of Embracing Sustainability With Music

Music makes the world go round. It is a vital part of our everyday lives, brings joy and helps us feel better. Moreover, music has the incredible power to affect our mood, change our outlook on life and inspire us to make a difference. You might have heard the phrase ‘Music can change the world’, so let us use music to find our motivation and change the world with our favourite tunes. I want to show you what this can look like with one of my motivational songs, which helps me to refocus and continue believing: I can do that!

Sustainability Podcast: WHO’S GONNA SAVE US

The WHO’S GONNA SAVE US podcast is about the heroes who will enable the world to avert the worst impacts of a climate disaster: people like you and me. Questions about “Why do we have to do it?” are changed to “How are we going to do it?” This podcast provides you with inspirational stories from people who simply want a better future. A future where we are not threatened by the climate crisis. How they are doing it is wonderfully discovered by the host Jo Lauder and her team.

Did The Patagonia Founder Pave A Way To A Sustainable Future?

In our fast-moving world, it is easy to jump from news to news. Unfortunately, it means that we often neglect important information. In that context, I feel like the news about the Patagonia founder was swept under the rug too quickly. Do you remember what happened? Don’t worry if you don’t because I want to bring up this old news again. Non-billionaire Yvon Chouinard decided to give away his company, Patagonia, to tackle the climate crisis. It is a significant decision because perhaps we are dealing with a pioneering act that might shake up the business world. If we don’t let it fall into oblivion.

ABC Of Sustainability: The Vital Role Of Words To Change The World

The alphabet is the foundation of many spoken languages. Communication is a necessary factor to understand our world better. Our choice of words determines our success or failure. The words we use reflect our knowledge, beliefs and values, thus underestimating the power of words can get us into trouble. However, trouble is what we are in considering the many challenges humankind is facing. Sustainability is associated with different terms and it is our choice if the words we use bring positive or negative results. Which words does it take to make our world a better place? Let us find out!

5 Helpful Steps To Understand The Concept Of Systems Better

Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could work together to tackle humanity’s most pressing challenges? Interestingly enough, this is possible because natural systems show us how. Unfortunately, we got rid of a big chunk of natural systems, but this doesn’t mean that we cannot reverse it. The systems concept is an ideal approach to understanding the underlying problems we are facing AND finding the right solutions. We are an integral part of our Earth’s systems as well as any other species or resource. I can show you what it takes to understand systems better and contribute to a better world.

From Hardie To Softie: 7 Soft Skills Which Will Change The World For Good

Soft skills are a resourceful set of traits to contribute to social sustainability. For too long, the positive effects of soft skills have been neglected, but now is the time to shine. The mix of social skills can tremendously contribute to a better sustainable transformation of our lives and well-being. Soft skills aren’t all about better work performance and ethics. We need to shift our focus away from keeping only our economies going, but keeping ourselves alive; emotionally and physically. Developing your soft skills abilities will bring you one step closer to dealing with the world’s challenges.

From A Carbon Tunnel Vision To A Holistic Collaboration Approach

Sustainable development has a very carbon-heavy taste to it. It has already been recognised that we need to move beyond the carbon-only approaches; to achieve effective, sustainable outcomes. What we experience globally is a Carbon Tunnel Vision. It’s a clever play on words to highlight our selective attention on mostly Net-Zero Goals. The Carbon Tunnel Vision framework aims to open our eyes to other human and natural crises. Global warming is only one part of the interconnected crises. Let’s not get trapped and miss our chances to fight our challenges effectively. I want to show you how easy this can be by taking a more holistic and collaborative approach.

7 Comments

  1. Tahila Mongoya

    Really great insights here, love your blog

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  2. Lindsey

    Love these ideas and resources! Having a vision with a plan is such a great way to accomplish what you want in a meaningful way. Thank you!

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  3. Fransic verso

    That’s awesome, never tried to do a vision board before but would love to try it. Great explaining about why. Thank you for sharing!

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  4. Natalie Perry

    Can’t wait to check out the vision board planner! I love the sustainability tips. Great 2023 goals!

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  5. Jeanine

    This is fantastic and so practical I love the “focus here” diagram…so much is out of our control but how we react and what we do personally is not… and focussing on the things that matter to US is a great place to start…

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  6. Pastor Natalie (ExamineThisMoment)

    Very good information and encouraging regarding being sustainable. I appreciate you sharing this post. 🤗

    Pastor Natalie (ExamineThisMoment)
    Letstakeamoment.com

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  7. Edith

    Oh, you are so right about the societal issue and the fact we need to focus more on humans than the rest. It’s all about connecting with one another. That’s why I have created a collaborative address book on my web to help local stores and brands thrive! Because what we need is to go outside, meet real people, in our villages, towns, and cities at local stores and cafés, and support our community! Beautiful board as well, thanks!

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