Chapter 1 – Activity 02

Mirror of Integrity

Being Integrity and Authenticity

Objective

To cultivate integrity and authenticity in relation to climate action, encouraging participants to align their personal values with actions that positively impact the environment.

+ Steps to take

01. Preparation

Choose a mirror in a quiet space and bring a notebook and pen. Start with a few moments of stillness, focusing on your breath, clearing your mind, and centering yourself.

02. Step 1: The Mirror reflection

Look into the mirror for two minutes. Reflect on your role in the global climate movement by asking yourself:

  • Am I taking actions that reflect my commitment to a sustainable world?
  • How authentic are my daily choices in relation to the values I hold about the environment?

03. Step 2: Identify your eco-values

Write down three values you believe are critical for climate action (e.g., responsibility, respect for nature, future generations).

For each value, describe a recent action or choice that aligns with it, no matter how small. Examples could be opting for reusable bags, discussing climate issues with peers, or minimizing energy use.

04. Step 3: Recognizing climate contradictions

Reflect on a moment when your actions didn’t fully align with these eco-values. For example, buying fast fashion, using single-use plastics, or not recycling.

Write down:

  • The situation and why you acted that way.
  • How you felt afterward and what prevented you from taking a more climate-conscious path.
  • How you might approach this situation differently next time to stay true to your values.

05. Step 4: Create a climate integrity mantra

Based on your reflections, create a mantra that links your values to climate action.

Write this mantra on a sticky note or card and place it somewhere you’ll see daily.

06. Step 5: Personal climate pledge

Set a specific action goal for the coming month to align your daily choices with climate integrity. Examples could include committing to reducing waste, choosing plant-based meals, or participating in a community clean-up.

Write down how this goal reinforces your values and contributes to a
healthier planet.

07. Final Step: Weekly mirror check-in for climate action

At the end of each week, revisit your mantra and reflect on your eco- actions. Ask:

  • What climate-positive actions did I take this week?
  • Where did I succeed, and where can I improve?
  • How did living my eco-values make me feel more authentic?

Outcome

By connecting personal integrity to climate action, this activity helps youth see environmental impact as a reflection of their values. Weekly mirror check-ins build a sense of accountability, creating a lasting link between authenticity and meaningful contributions to climate action.

Further reading

The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz

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