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Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle?

Living a sustainable lifestyle doesn’t require drastic changesit’s about making small, intentional choices every day that add up to a big impact. By adopting mindful habits, we can reduce waste, conserve resources, and contribute to a cleaner planet. Here’s how my family incorporates sustainable practices into our daily lives and how you can too. The Power of Reusing Everyday Items One of the simplest ways to live sustainably is to maximize the use of everyday items. For example: This approach counters the wasteful tendency to discard items prematurely, often driven by a desire to appear affluent. By prioritizing utility over excess, we reduce clutter and waste. Mindful Purchasing: Buy Only What You Need A key part of our sustainable lifestyle is avoiding unnecessary purchases. For instance: Small Acts, Big Impact While these practices may seem modest, they reflect our commitment to a cleaner world. Reusing plastic bags or skipping car… Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle?

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What’s the one luxury you can’t live without?

In a world filled with luxury goods designer clothes, fancy gadgets, and sleek carsthere are two essentials we simply cannot live without: clean, breathable air and safe, drinkable water. These are not just luxuries; they are the foundation of survival. While you can buy a new phone or a bigger house with money, clean air and water depend on factors often beyond our control. My recent experience moving from the pristine environment of Kerala to the bustling metropolis of Mumbai drove this truth home in a way I didn’t expect. Growing up in Kerala, I took clean air and water for granted. The lush greenery and fresh breezes were part of everyday life. But after returning to Mumbai, the difference was stark. Within a month, I noticed my body resisting deep breaths, as if it instinctively knew the air wasn’t clean. The water, too, felt differentless trustworthy. This isn’t just… What’s the one luxury you can’t live without?

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What are your favorite physical activities or exercise?

Recently, I’ve discovered a new addition to my list of favorite physical activitiesgardening! As some of you may know from my earlier posts, I’ve moved into my house in Kerala. Amidst my daily routine of cooking, washing, cleaning, and office work, I’ve embraced gardening as a fulfilling new hobby. There’s a small, unpaved patch of land near my house that was overgrown with weeds when I arrived. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been hard at work clearing the area and planting seeds. Just yesterday, I planted five mango saplings! 😊 I dedicate about an hour each day to this activity, and while it’s physically demanding (hello, back pain!), it’s immensely rewarding. Watching tiny green shoots emerge from the soil brings a sense of happiness that’s difficult to put into words. Of course, I make sure to document my gardening progress by snapping photos and sending them to my… What are your favorite physical activities or exercise?