Group and Personal Sustainability
Groups and individuals can both benefit from prioritising and discussing how to promote sustainability within the group. Personal sustainability is about taking care of yourself, so you can keep doing the things that matter to you without burning out. And when you have personal sustainability, you also ensure the group’s sustainability as each member is able to put their best efforts forward and contribute more consistently long-term.
License: CC-BY
Written by
Transition Network (2016) Vesna Ilievska (2025 updates)
Image by
Siggy Nowak
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