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12 ways to find your way back to a sustainable everyday life

The summer holidays are coming to an end and it's time to get back to everyday life and routines. For many, these routines have been either disrupted or completely overturned during the holidays. In this article, we list 12 tips to get back into a sustainable daily routine with good and healthy habits.
Photo: Patrik Hagborg & Rasmus Motten Wernerby Text : Ebba Lundberg
12 ways to find your way back to a sustainable everyday life

The holidays often disrupt our routines with late nights, less time for exercise, and more unhealthy habits, such as replacing water with wine every other day. These interruptions are essential for most people to recharge and find new energy and inspiration for the upcoming autumn. After weeks of relaxation and freedom, the inevitable Sunday arrives when, like it or not, it's time to pack your bags and prepare for the first day back at work.

While it can feel good to return to a regular routine, there may also be a reluctance urging us to keep sipping fine wine in the evenings and skip gym sessions in favour of boat rides or barbecue nights. We should certainly allow ourselves occasional enjoyment, especially in the wonderfully warm late summer. However, maintaining healthy habits can make autumn feel more manageable. No matter how you prefer to structure your daily life, here are some tips to help you find your way back to a sustainable routine.

1. Prioritise a good night's sleep

2. Get up earlier in the morning and set goals for the day

3. Read a book instead of scrolling on your phone

4. Wash and moisturise your face morning and night

5. Complete the wardrobe with timeless and durable quality garments

6. Create an exercise routine you enjoy

7. Maintain a good grooming routine

8. Stay hydrated by drinking water

9. Replace coffee with green tea

10. Clean out the wardrobe and sell or donate clothes you no longer use

11. Go for a hike

12. Prepare your shoes for autumn

It's all about finding balance in life and an approach that works for you. Perhaps you can adopt some of these tips to create a sustainable and well-functioning everyday life in the long run.

What is your best tip for getting back to a sustainable everyday life? Please share with us!

 

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