Get involved: find out how sustainable your lifestyle is

“It all starts with each of us. Even the smallest step always moves forward. It is from there that the great straight path is formed.

To change the world for the better, you must first start by working on yourself. With their habits, their diet, their attitude, their environment, their consumption. It makes no sense to expect a change in the situation from others and from the outside. Advance, do not retreat, advance step by step on your right path”, eco-expert, founder of the project “Ecoraznos®️“.

Yes, ecology also manifests itself in the social sphere. Analyze your relationships with your loved ones. If you feel that after meeting a friend, you are left with a sediment or that it is difficult for you to express yourself with her, ask yourself if such a friendship is worth your time? Also pay attention to personal boundaries and remember to maintain your emotional state on your own: ideally you should be comfortable on your own – for example, try walking in the park or going to a movie premiere.

“Relating to communication with others is worth even more care than to food. Other people’s opinions, emotions, moods fall directly into the sphere of our mental processes. And with age, everyone has to choose their social circle, as well as his type of diet. It is good to learn to control communication and even to regulate his condition by choosing certain people. I encourage my patients to ask themselves: “What is bring to this person? How does it affect me? How can I express myself with this person? And if sincere answers are fine with you, then continue to devote your time to this communication”, recommends Dmitry Ferapontovpsychotherapist, member of the American Psychological Association, member of the National Somnological Association of Russia.

You can start with your own windowsill by decorating it with pots of natural plants. And then get out of the apartment. For example, to ennoble the yard by planting conifers, or to participate in the community work day of the city, both fun and useful! By the way, if you spend a lot of time in front of the computer in a stuffy office, don’t forget to buy some plants for your desk.

“Almost 50% of Moscow’s area is occupied by green areas – these are parks, squares, natural areas. Walking through them, you can feel the connection between a person and nature, listening to the melodious chirping of birds, the sound concerts of frogs and the soothing rustle of leaves. Green spaces help relieve fatigue and restore peace of mind. Anyone who is not indifferent to nature and the surrounding world can participate in the annual environmental campaigns to clean up natural areas or the environmental campaign to preserve green areas with the help of ParkArt art,” said the head of the department. environmental education from the state budget. Establishment of the budgetary institution “MosprirodaNatalia Sokolova.

Answer a few simple but important questions. Do you sleep enough? Can you describe your diet as correct and varied? Do you love what you do and how long have you been doing something good for yourself? At first glance, such trifles form an attitude to oneself, which should also be environmentally friendly. For example, health problems due to lack of sport and the presence of fast food in the diet can affect other areas of your life. Marked on yourself for a few months? And now you are already dissatisfied with your appearance and do not want to meet friends. A simple “start with yourself” works, and maybe you will become an example for your family, friends and colleagues who will join in your morning workouts, as well as introducing green salads and other healthy foods in your diet.

“Self-care is part of a way of life. It’s not one-time diets and marathons, it’s daily habits that are beneficial. A healthy diet and regular sports are the formula for a good mood and a good appearance. Food should be tasty and healthy at the same time,” shared Alexandra Gudimova, the creator of a healthy food brand. Bionova.

Being eco-responsible today is both trendy and practical! One by one, brands are releasing recycled clothing and cosmetics in recyclable packaging. But you can go further and give things a second life. A sweater or dress that has ceased to bring you pleasure, but in itself is still nothing, it is not necessary to throw it away or find a place for it (think of a dust collector) in your apartment. It makes much more sense to give things to the “right” hands, for example, to the Good Box, an organization that collects clothes and other necessities for low-income families across Russia.

“Some things are often hard to say goodbye to, but if they sit unused for more than a year, you definitely don’t need them. And someone needs it, it is for such people that we are trying. Bring unnecessary things to our boxes or order couriers to deliver them to our warehouse, do a good deed for yourself and others,” recommends the charity project manager “kind box“.

Your car is, of course, convenient, but in larger cities there have long been more environmentally friendly transport alternatives. In the warm season, you can change your bike – it can be both beautiful and good for your figure (and you won’t have to stand in traffic jams). Or master the electric scooter by choosing an enjoyable way to work or study. And if electric buses or trams run in your city, record the appropriate routes. While you get to the good point, you can read a romantic book and listen to an online lecture with benefit.

“We are reducing the impact of urban transport on the environment by replacing diesel buses with modern Russian-made electric buses. Moscow is today the first city in Europe in number of electric buses, 1,055 vehicles ensure the operation of 79 eco-responsible lines. On behalf of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, we have signed contracts for the supply of 1,200 additional electric buses by the end of 2025. Travel for Muscovites will become even more comfortable. Moscow transport regularly participates in major city events, and the Horizon Festival is a good opportunity to make more people understand the importance of preserving the environment,” said Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for transport.

Are there people in your environment who actively care about the environment? Become a pioneer among them by setting a personal example! For example, start attending themed events. Many eco-initiatives are good because you can participate even with children, and the eco-festival”Horizon”, which will be held at the VDNKh from June 8 to 11 on the territory of the Moskvarium, is no exception. Conferences and sports practices, races for adults and for the youngest, pranks and other activities are united by common objectives: to draw attention to the principles of ecology, awareness and self-development and to clean 10 km of the coastline of Lake Baikal – the largest lake in the world! During the festival, you can take part in training sessions with FITMOST, find out what a real nutrition workshop is, relax in the ecological zone, listen to the sounds of nature in a green electric bus, create your own music diffuser. aromas and win cool prizes! Come participate and make this festival the starting point for your future eco-activities.

“The Horizon Ecological Festival, in an understandable and popular format, speaks of ecology in the broad sense – as a careful, responsible and conscious attitude towards oneself and the world. Our mission is to inspire everyone to open up new horizons and change themselves and through that change the world around for the better,” the press service commented.Moskvarium“.

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