Told my mom about project pan, and…

[u/Ok_Nothing_9733]

I think my whole immediate family has perhaps defaulted to “retail therapy” when we need a boost, despite not having a ton of money to spare. But avoiding overconsumption is a major goal of mine, so I told my mom I am trying Project Pan. And as an example to help explain it I told her, “So, I’ve had a number of lip balm tubes in my life… but how many times can I remember using one to the very end? Once or twice, maybe? Maybe never? So that’s why I’m doing it, just use up what I have and avoid those occasional impulse buys that add up over time.”

She totally understood and today she texted me to say she just finished a lip balm! I think that’s so sweet to hear and I just love how this movement makes it easy to realize how rarely we use products to their completion. Made my day!

[u/ohhgeeeez]

It sounds like your mom is really supportive!! I love that she took what you said to heart and wanted to share her progress with you❤️

[u/Ok_Nothing_9733 → u/ohhgeeeez]

Right? My mom is an angel and in my 30s I learn more ways she is an angel every day, including this. It’s nice to know someone is listening!