Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week : Weekly Update

Week 7!

MY SMART GOAL

My SMART goal was to take 3 minute showers everyday, except on days when I have to shave, in which case I will allow myself 7 minutes.

SUCCESSES & CHALLENGES

Again, I had a pretty successful week. We seem to have a few shower 'issues' at my house, or rather, the water system of the house isn't efficient. I experienced some scalding experiences this week where I was just enjoying my shower and the water temperature rose significantly and burnt my back. It didn't take me long to realize the cause was from the running washing machine. We concluded that no other 'water-user' can be on while someone is in the shower because it will either burn us or turn us to ice. Not a fun realization. Figuring out this problem was a success, but anytime it affects you in the shower, definitely a challenge!! :)

 FEELINGS

I feel very proud of myself when reflecting on this behavior change. I have been doing it for so long now it is more of a habit than a task, and I have been encouraging people around me to be aware of their shower time as well. It gives me a sense of accomplishment to know that I am the reason others are being  more eco-chic!

WHAT I LEARNED..

I learned the valuable water resource lesson. It was almost nature's way of punishing us for using too much water at one time by burning or freezing us in the shower. It's kind of funny to think that nature gets us back with a little karma when we overuse our resources.

PLANS FOR NEXT WEEK

My plan for next week.. to keep it up! Again, I am very proud of myself for making this a habit instead of a burden and if I am going to change anything it will be that I have to tell at least 10 people about my eco-chic change and challenge them to work on their shower time as well.

Blogged for the Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week 7 hosted by Amy@Eco-Chic with Amy