So every year, I choose a different theme for Good Fridays. In 2007, the theme was impacting the lives of others through little deeds. In 2008, the theme was "Enjoy Life", and this year we've gone green. In January I'm going to have another theme, but I also want this green concept to be one that sticks, so I began thinking of something I could do to keep green at the forefront of my daily life after December 31, 2010.
That's how I came up with The Six-Month Commitment. It's choosing a green idea that you will implement now and continue for the next 6 months (which will take you into the new year). We all know that habits are hard to break, so the goal is to form a green habit that you can continue and build on after the 6 months are over.
So my Six-Month Commitment is to green my clothing habits. After today, I am committing that for the next 6 months, I will not buy any new clothing for myself (except 1 suit, if needed for an interview and undergarments). Instead, I'll rely on the clothing and shoes I already have in my closet, and if I need something, I will buy it recycled from a thrift shop. I am also donating clothes I don't need to local shelters and other organizations where those in need don't have to pay to get them.
Of course since I've made that commitment, I've heard about a 7 jeans sale this weekend; I've found out that the Hunter boots I've wanted for a year are available in the color I want--and are on sale; and I just got a 20% off coupon for a bag that I've been dying to get. Go figure.
The holiday season will be hard, especially since I'll be celebrating my birthday at the same time. But I won't lose sight of my goal.
What's your Six-Month Commitment? Choose something today (it could be giving up bottled water, driving one less day per week, joining a co-op; supporting your local farmer's market; taking shorter showers...). Whatever you decide, just make sure it is eco-friendly and you can sustain it for six months.
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