Do you struggle to stick to your goals? If, like most of us, your answer is yes, there is a surprisingly straight forward solution to this.

Here at Swapshop, we call this The Public Pledge.

Write down your commitment and make it known to other people

• By writing it down, you have documented evidence. The opportunities to forget or to deny to yourself what you have done are no longer available.
• By making it public, there is a greater level of accountability. You don’t want to be seen as going back on your word.

This method works because consistency is a central motivator of human behaviour. When we make a commitment, we face internal and external pressures to behave consistently with that choice.

Sustainable living is undeniably difficult. The Public Pledge is here to increase your chances of success on your green journey. Make a commitment today!

I am committing to:

1. Reducing my energy use
2. Reducing my meat and dairy consumption
3. Eating locally as often as I can
4. Avoiding disposables
5. Recycling where possible
6. Shopping secondhand as often as I can
7. Relying less on a car
8. Saving water