k,so...journal

Can we normalize showing up everyday by doing your best, and not having it all figured out?
 During one of our conversations with Noami Grevemberg through our k,so series we talked about how going to the extreme with trying to achieve perfection in building a sustainable life often leads to burnout and takes the joy out of the journey. It can create fear and pressure, instead of allowing space for mindfulness and awareness to guide your choices. Sustainability isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress. It’s about making thoughtful shifts when they become accessible to you, in your own time and within your own circumstances.When I first began my natural clothing journey, I went all in purging every plastic-based piece I owned. But it left me with so little to wear, and I suddenly felt disconnected from my sense of style and self-expression. Now, I’m slowly rebuilding my wardrobe with natural fibers, one intentional piece at a time. But now, I also realize that it’s a slow, lifelong process, and that’s okay. Swapping your wardrobe for natural clothing isn’t about doing it overnight.Noami experienced something similar during her zero-waste chapter. She dove in headfirst, bulk buying everything, going all in snd eventually found her balance after going extreme too.Living sustainably and healthfully isn’t meant to be a self-torturing cycle.The word sustainable means to “sustain”. To do something in a way that’s realistic, supportive, and long-term.Set non-negotiables that make sense for you. Create small filters that help guide your choices for you. If you’re shifting toward wearing more natural fabrics,ask yourself which parts of your wardrobe are out of alignment with your values.Replacing next to skin essentials and apparel you sweat in is a great place to start.And don’t be hard on yourself. That one-of-a-kind dress you bought, or that nostalgic windbreaker….you don’t have to let it go, especially if it’s already something you own.Don’t forget that small decisions ripple into big change, one mindful decision at a time.