Time flies by and suddenly Christmas is here and 2019 is about to end. Every year I reflect upon what I’ve done the last year, what has left my life, what has enter and who I have become? Everything is in constant change and some of it are our responsibility.
This year I’m doing something new. I’m summarising my professional life and I thought, why not sharing it with you?
At Swedish Red Cross
A sustainable annual conference! I was very happy to be a part of lowering our CO2 emissions, using renewable materials and a sustainable food meny.
New second hand camping materials. This year we have accelerated our communication in sustainability.
New guide for sustainable consumption and production at second hand for volunteers.
Acceleration of sustainable ambassadors project. First year we are using Volontärbyrån to recrute new volunteers for sustainability and, the interest and people, entering the project is absolutely amazing.
Visiting Wargön Innovation, Retuna Återbruksgalleria and the new second hand in Gothenburg. Digging into challenges in the textile industry.
Campaign days for second sand such as the fashion show in Umeå and White Monday camping in Nacka by the local branches.
Updated policy for sustainable development.
New action plan in sustainability for 2019-2023.
New strategy and working group to lowering our CO2 emissions (and It’s been working!!!)
Education in digital meetings for staff.
Participated in Climate Strike in September.
Fairtrade campaign at our head office.
Continually training in sustainability for volunteers and employed.
Progress in sustainable IT.
Updated material in sustainability for local branches.
Not to mention all the processes started and the international interest of the Red Cross movement of what we’re doing. It’s been a teamwork and I’m so proud of what we’re doing. Red Cross Sweden website will soon be updated about the details of our sustainability work.
Digital platforms
Updated my website (totally my own work and design so happy to know how to build one).
New blog - Take Action - finally a platform where I can share knowledge for anyone who likes to dig into facts and learn about how you can create change.
New blog - A Sustainable Closet - I lacked inspirational blogs in fashion from a sustainability perspective. I’m so glad I’ve launched it and I feel very grateful for all the people I have interviewed.
Instagram - this one hasn’t grown or prospered, I have rather chosen to spend less time on it and I like the change. However, I feel very grateful everytime someone approach me and say they find my page inspriring. It means a lot to me. Not to mention all the friends I’ve got to know this year through Instagram.
Network
The blogs and podcasts I’ve been visiting. I’m so happy for being a part of Steg for Steg, Hållbar Profil, Power Women Wednesday Interview by Residus, Tillväxtparadigmet, Evolution Show and Reform Travel. All created by people I inspire and admire.
Sustainable Influencers - even though I’m not officially a part of the network and I’m so glad to meet so many people for the first time in Real Life. All these beautiful souls wanting to make the world a better place.
Young Sustainability Professionals - thanks again to the board providing conference and afterwork where you can share your dilemmas and get inspired by others.
Conferences, panels and seminars - this one could be long but every time I meet someone else who really want to make a difference, I feel empowered. No one mentioned, no one forgotten.
Travels
Visiting Israel and Jordan (again) for leisure and a friend working with the conflict there.
Train visits to Copenhagen (one of my favourite cities).
Train ride to Switzerland from Sweden and back home.
Train ride to Hong Kong from Sweden, exploring Russia and China (it was such an awesome trip).
Trip to Egypt for kite surfing, pyramids and holiday
I’m happy about the train rides that has been lowering my CO2 footprint and I’m hoping for a future with fossil free travels, more time to travel by land and more people who go traveling. That’s how you learn about the world.
Yoga and spiritual development
This year I have rebuilt my strength and health and has finally been able to get back to more physical yoga. However, my attitude has change completely and I have surrendered for what is without any wishes for my body to be this way or that way. I feel healthy and strong and my depression feels so far away. I’ve done two meditation retreats and have continued my practice in the beginning of the year. Now I spend more time sleeping but still feel mentally strong and happy. I’ve set myself free from dependence.
I also feel very grateful for my teaching at Elit Solvik. The best gym in town.
Person of inspiration
Jay Shetty - thank you for entering my life. Thanks for the tools to eradicate suffering and entering bliss and harmony. I have finally come to peace at being in Stockholm. Developed better relationships and get rid of my anxiety. I’m very very grateful!
Looking for 2020
Finishing my book
Yoga teaching as you never seen it
Upgrading my fashion blog
Learning Spanish
Total bliss and harmony
Re-visiting my Instagram and change of profile
Growth in consulting for smaller companies in other industries in sustainability
Hiking and camping - more time in nature
Develop Red Cross sustainability and change in the whole movement
I’m very very happy and very very grateful and I know we’re creating so much change other!
Time for a break!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!