Earth Day is just around the corner, and this year, I’m thinking less about the “big impact” and more about the small, quiet ways we can care for the earth, day by day, season by season.

I wanted to share this early, not as a checklist, but more like an invitation. A slow start. A way to begin thinking about what it really means to live in rhythm with the earth, and how we can honor it not just on one day, but in the way we move through the year.

Because if you’re anything like me, you don’t need more pressure to do everything perfectly. You just want to live a little more gently. More consciously. More in tune with the wild and beautiful world around you.

10 Simple Ways to Live a Little More Earth-Centered

These are gentle habits I’ve slowly woven into my life. You don’t have to do them all, just start with the one that calls to you.

1. Compost what you can – eggshells, veggie peels, and coffee grounds all nourish soil
2. Use cloth instead of paper – tea towels, cloth napkins, even old t-shirts turned to rags
3. Plant herbs in a pot or raised bed – basil, mint, or chamomile are easy and rewarding
4. Buy local and seasonal – even one trip to the farmer’s market makes a difference
5. Reuse your jars – for pantry storage, dried herbs, or tiny bouquets
6. Go on a nature walk and bring a bag – collect trash, pinecones, or peace
7. Air-dry your laundry – it saves energy and makes everything smell like sunshine
8. Give new life to old linens – turn scraps into sachets or wraps
9. Create a gratitude ritual for nature – a whisper of thanks before your tea or a walk
10. Practice awareness – notice the wind, the light, the rhythm of the trees

Why Share This Now?

Because I don’t want Earth Day to sneak up and pass by like just another date on the calendar. I want to feel ready, rooted. And I figured maybe you do too.

So this is your reminder that there’s still time to start small, plan something sweet, and let the spirit of Earth Day unfold slowly in your home and heart.

Living gently doesn’t require perfection, it just asks for presence.

Wishing you slow steps and wild blooms as we move toward Earth Day together.

— Autumn

A Gift for You: Free Earth-Loving Habit Printable

To help you carry these gentle ideas into the season, I made a printable you can hang by your kitchen, tuck into your journal, or gift to a friend. Nothing fussy—just a list of soft reminders for living with care.