In the podcast today, we are going to talk about living well and living green at any age! With my birthday approaching and the weather changing, I have been thinking about how we think differently in different seasons of our lives. So, today I will talk about living well and living green at various ages, from our twenties right through to our nineties and beyond. When we are young, we can think about using our concern for social justice issues to make the world a better place, and think about choosing a career based on the positive impact it will have on society. Once we settle down, have chosen a partner, and are possibly raising kids, we can shift our focus toward purchasing things that align with our values and educate our kids about caring for the environment. When we get closer to retirement, our health becomes more important and we might think about downsizing to smaller places, while, when we are in our 70s and onward, we have so much wisdom to share with younger generations and society at large. Every season of life has its challenges and delights, and each has many opportunities to make better choices for yourself and the environment. Join me as I walk you through some of the most relevant things to consider at every age!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Our focus and decisions change as we go through the seasons of life.
- We can leverage our concern for social justice to make the world a better place.
- Caring for your mental and physical health and figuring out what values you want to live by.
- Finding a career where you can make a positive contribution – passion and meaning will follow.
- How the environment is relevant to your decisions about where to live and whether or not to have children.
- A green perspective on the things we need and buy when preparing for a baby and raising kids.
- Green alternatives to plastic-filled birthday parties and family shopping trips.
- Choosing appliances and making home renovation decisions based on energy-efficiency.
- Environmentally friendly self-care practices to combat the stress of a high-pressure life.
- What to consider before investing your money and when downsizing your home.
- Prioritize your health by participating in physical activities that you enjoy.
- Suggestions for rethinking your choice of vehicle and the frequency of use in retirement.
- Using your knowledge and talents to volunteer and benefit others as you age.
- The joy of seeing people in their 70s, 80s, and 90s still advocating for important causes and living healthy, full lives.
- The much-needed wisdom that senior citizens bring to younger generations and society.
Key Messages:
- It is possible to live well and live green at any age.
- As we age, there are different ways in which we can affect our ecological footprint and our health and wellbeing.
- Consider where you are at and what makes the most sense for you in this season of life.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Kristina Hunter Flourishing
Jane Goodall
The Unexpected Gift Box
