Leading by example

February 1, 2010 · Posted by in G.I.Y. 

This seems sort of obvious, but here’s a quick reminder that when you do something to reduce your impact on the planet — whether it’s at home, at work or in public — you’re probably helping other people do the same:

Watching someone pick up a carrot instead of a cookie makes other people more likely to pick up the carrot, too. On the other hand, watching someone give in and eat the cookie makes people less likely to resist the sweet temptation of the dessert—even if those people have no other social interaction.

via Self-Control Is Contagious.

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