What's The Most Ethical Thing I Can Do This Spring?

Have you made a commitment in the past?

Do you see a lot of poverty around you?

Do you like to teach?

Have you been thinking about downsizing your life?

Do you want to commit to spending more time with people?

Do you feel like protecting animals and the earth as a whole from predatory practices?

If you've made commitments in the past, look at your track record and see if you've managed to stick to them. If you have, think about the things that you want to achieve and make a commitment to adhere to any of them. If you haven't, think about the reasons that prevented you and see if the same things will impede you this time as well.

If you see a lot of poverty around you, your commitment is obvious. Make sure you contribute a certain percent of your income towards feeding the poor. Also, you can volunteer at the local food bank to pack items for the poor and the needy, especially if you think it is everyone's fundamental right to have access to food.

This spring you can commit to teaching someone free of cost. Consider volunteering your time at the local school to help prepare materials for them and to even share your expertise. Just ensure that you remain consistent with your efforts so it helps the recipients as well.

It's a great idea and there's no better time to start. DO a thorough spring cleaning and give away or discard the things that you don't think you need anymore. A good rule of thumb is that if you haven't used something for the last six months, the possibility for you to need them is less and they can be discarded. Of course, this excludes seasonal items that you use in a particular season.

Humans are social creatures and whether we like it or not, we crave some social company. So, make it a point to spend more time with your family and friends. Visit your parents and extended family members more often, especially if they live in the same city and more importantly, try to call at least a few times a month. You can also volunteer for a cause that you believe in and this is sure to bring you closer to like-minded people.

There are a whole lot of things you can do this spring to protect the earth and to reduce your carbon footprint. For starters, shift to a vegan lifestyle, so you consume no animal products whatsoever. Likewise, make sure that you use upcycled or recycled items to reduce wastage.

If all this sounds too much for you, it's alright and you're not alone. But think of the reasons that prevent you from adopting a more earth-friendly lifestyle and see whether you want to overcome the same starting this spring.