Sustainability starts with yourself
Mylene is not only the director of The Sustainable Boys, but is also involved in conscious and sustainable living at home. How does she apply this in her daily life and what can you easily do yourself? She shares her 6 personal sustainability tips.
In recent years, I’ve started asking myself deeper and deeper questions. How do I live my most beautiful life? What do I leave behind? What do I pass on? And why do I want to inspire those around me? A belief that guides me is that true sustainability starts with yourself.
1. Work on your own energy
For me, sustainability is about the balance of three things: people, environment and planet. That means taking good care of yourself, living healthy, being respectful of others and consuming consciously. How do you handle your own energy levels? And how do you handle the energy in your home? The two are closer together than you think.
2. Start your day with movement
One routine that makes all the difference for me is our morning workout. Together with my brother Boy, I get up at 05:30 every morning to exercise. The fresh morning is the time for us to get sharp, build energy and start the day with a clear mindset. What started as discipline has become a lifestyle. And it makes a real impact – physically, mentally and even professionally.
3. Give your head something nutritious
Also for my mindset, I consciously grab my moments. While brushing my teeth, I often listen to an inspirational podcast. No big deal, but it gives my mind something nourishing every day.
4. Keep things simple AND consistent
What helps me? Keeping things simple, being accurate and sticking with it. Whether it’s a sustainable installation project at The Sustainable Boys or my own life, I always try to be purposeful.
5. Provide peace in the home
A tidy house is also sustainable energy for me. I don’t throw away leftover food, I make something new out of it. And I even make my bed as a small but powerful start to the day. It really is in the details.
6. Give love to what grows
Sustainability is also about caring. I once grew an avocado seed into a houseplant. Something so playful, but it reminded me that everything grows if you give it enough love and attention.
“When I am in balance, I make better choices.
For myself and the world around me.”
All these small choices ensure that Boy and I work passionately every day on our company: The Sustainable Boys. Sustainability starts with yourself, and how you live is your biggest calling card in that. Nobody is perfect, but we try to live a little more consciously and sustainably every day. For ourselves, for others and for the planet.
What about you?
Which sustainable tip do you already apply or not yet? Let us know or share your tip with us!
