Baby Steps towards Self-Sufficiency and Sustainability

With energy costs rising and dwindling natural resources, people are looking for ways to save money and the environment by eco living. Upon beginning this process many experts in the field state baby steps are the most appropriate way to approach this. Making small and lasting changes just a little at a time will make the most impact over an all or nothing approach. Doing too much too fast will overwhelm you and depilate your enthusiasm. Trying to live off the grid as your first step could prove to be extremely frustrating and almost impossible task for a first-timer. Small steps will help routines and habits to be firmly established and attainable. For example line drying clothes and carrying reusable bags to the grocery store are two simple projects that can be easily and quickly implemented. Over the next couple weeks those two activities will become habits that you don’t even think about anymore, which will signal you are ready for another set of small goal goals.