ways to live differently

Again, youre wasting money and destroying the environment. Get a water bottle with a filter, and take your first step towards living a sustainable lifestyle.

Think about all the Starbucks cups youve sent to the landfill. Starbucks will give you a discount for bringing in your own cup, so take advantage. Save the environment and save money. Its a no brainer.

Why do you get alerts every time someone comments on Facebook, sends you spam, or likes your Instagram picture? If you want to be productive, check these means of communication on your own terms and turn off all push notifications on your phone.

You dont have to disconnect your service, but why not try Cell Phone Free Sundays? There is no one more important than those you spend your Sundays with. Do yourself and/or your family a favor and disconnect.

Stop being brainwashed and getting sucked into channel flipping. If you really want to occupy your mind with something worthwhile, start building up your book collection. Turn your living room into a library.

Often I would dwell on the past and feel unhappy about how things have turned out. Here is something we need to know No matter how much you visit the past, nothing changes in it.

De cluttering unwanted thing actually helps usher in the positive energies and gets rid of the negative ones. I have found this healing and I feel lighter when I am done with the de cluttering spree at home.

When I use what I want and buy what I need, I know that I am living a conscious life. I know the sales and discounts look attractive, but we need to ask ourselves if we really need it. Getting rid of the excess baggage is a heady feeling. It made me feel free and lighter.

As a parent who advocates green living, I know the difference it has made in my life to steer away from the toxins and chemicals that was harming my family. I love the clean and green things that I let my family indulge in. It also makes me live a cleaner and a different life.

When I started experimenting with ingredients at home and started making my own recipes, I became more conscious about what I was using for my skin. I find working with oils and ingredients in my kitchen to be therapeutic.