Hey earth muffins! With a new year upon us, it is important to try to be more eco-friendly in 2022. In a previous post, I talked about how you should evaluate your current eco journey and set some goals for yourself. I have found that setting goals that align with my sustainable values makes it easier to achieve them. I’m the type of person who also loves a constant reminder of what I stand for. I recommend that you all also have a constant reminder of your core values as well! Here are my thoughts on ways you can continue to inspire yourself every day.
What Are Your Values?
Taking time to think through your core values is super important! When my boyfriend and I took a staycation last summer, I spent a few hours journaling and writing down what values were important to me. There are plenty of online value worksheets that can help you with this if you aren’t sure where to start! Once you have a bunch of your values written down, I recommend grouping them into similar categories. For myself, I picked 5 overarching themes that encompass what my core values are.
So, What Are My Values?
I’m the type of person who likes to find a fun way to remember things… So, I found a short word that stands for my 5 core values: “magia“. Coming up with a good acronym can take time; but, I think it is a helpful way to make sure you remember what you stand for. If you are interested in my “magia” values and what each letter means, here is a quick peek into my core values:
M ake every moment count. Life is short, use your time wisely.
A lways love. Live life in kindness, happiness, and love towards others.
G row and achieve. Strive to constantly learn and improve your career/life.
I mpact the world. Do your part for the planet and live in a sustainable manner!
A lways be true to who God created you to be. Don’t forget that He made you perfect just the way you are.
The time it took me to think of the word “magia” was well worth it, as it is catchy and easy to remember. Plus, it is the Italian word for “magic”. I love that my Italian roots come through as well! 🙂
What Should Your Constant Sustainable Values Reminder Be?
There are plenty of ways to have a constant reminder of your sustainable values. If you want something permanent on your body, a tattoo can be a good option. I personally hate needles and pain, so I don’t forsee a tattoo in my future. 😅 But, there are less permanent tattoo options such as custom eco-friendly temporary tattoos from Tatteco! Check out my full Tatteco review if you are interested in this option.
Another great option is a customized piece of jewelry that you can wear every day. What I decided on was a stamped ring with “magia” on it. I picked a ring because I knew I would see it often during the day. If you go with this option, be as sustainable as possible when purchasing your jewelry. I’m a big fan of supporting small businesses, so check out the options on Etsy or in your local town.
Final Thoughts
I hope you are excited about sustainable values now that you have read this post! As you can see above, not all of your values need to center around sustainability. And, if it is important to you, I highly suggest finding some sort of visual reminder to keep your mind focused on achieving the goals you have set for yourself! Tattoos (real and temporary) and jewelry are great options for constant reminders. Other ideas can be screensavers on your laptop and/or phone, a sticky note on your computer that reminds you to live your values, or even a calender reminder that forces you to think about your values for a few minutes each day. 😊 What are your core values? Comment below and let me know how you constantly remind yourself to live these values!
Love,
Jenna ♥
I love this! The fact that you took time to really outline your values and what you want to accomplish is admirable in itself. Reading through what MAGIA meant was so inspiring. <3
Not only did you distill your good thoughts down to the essentials, but you also came up with a memorable tag for the high points! Good work!