I don’t believe sustainability is about perfection. What’s sustainable for one person at one stage of life might not be realistic at another. Some seasons you might be able to shop mostly secondhand, grow your own food, avoid plastic, and other times convenience and budget take priority. While most people would consider my family and me to live a pretty mindful lifestyle, the truth is, I’m not perfect. I still buy fast fashion every once in a while. I’m proud of how much I’ve reduced that, but yeah… we still order from Amazon sometimes. I try my best not to, but it happens. And at the same time, I don’t want to come on here and pretend I’m doing everything “right” when I’m not. And as a parent, as much as I want to reduce our waste and live as mindfully as possible, sometimes convenience wins. Those little shortcuts are so helpful. Something I’ve shared here and there with you all is that, for me personally, and I know everyone is different, fighting my inner perfectionism is something I’ve had to work really hard to unlearn. It’s the only way I’ve been able to avoid slipping into anxiety-ridden thought spirals and upholding unrealistic standards. Now, being an influencer, it can get tricky, and it’s something I struggle with. Yes, I’ve said no to jobs that didn’t align with my ethics. I’m not saying that to prove a point or put myself above anyone else. Because, at the same time, I’ve also said yes to a job that didn’t align 100% with me simply because I needed the money at that moment. And I’m incredibly grateful to have found work that’s flexible enough for me to be with my child. All that to say, I’m not perfect, and I want to be honest about it. And if there’s ever a time when my account no longer resonates with you, you are absolutely allowed to unfollow, no hard feelings. I will always prioritize small and mission-driven brands on here that are committed to doing better while still acknowledging that none of us, myself included, will ever get it right all the time.