My first inclination was to title this “I am just one person.” Then I realized that was the last post, so I am clearly killing it as an blogger and catfluencer.

This week, I had to accept that I am just one person and I can’t expect myself to do all of life responsibilities without help. My youngest is struggling right now, and my main job is to pull her through this time. As a result, daily life activities have had to fall to the way side.

Paying for services (laundry, food services etc) while I am lucky enough to afford for a short run, do not always fall in line with my personal goals of keeping the earth safe. Decision paralysis is a real thing, especially when you want to prioritize our Earth and all it’s moving parts. It feels hypocritical to use these services, but right now I need help.

I am aware that I am privileged. I have a job, a partner and the opportunity to make these decisions. Many people do not; those who have to work multiple jobs to survive, people battling mental health or physical diseases. If I feel like I have to put the Earth on the back burner this week, I understand why it is not a priority ever for others (though I did find some companies who are like minded).

So this week, while I am make less than perfect choices, I can still help the Earth by helping those who are also trying. I can boost a post that is saying the same message I would have made. You can too. If you are driving, you can turn your car off while waiting outside (not idling is seriously the easiest thing you can do! Idling cars worsens asthma, heats the earth and is just gross. So turning your wrist is so easy and saves the Earth). I am not saying it’s easy to be making these choices when life is crushing you down, but one tiniest action does make a huge difference. So try it.