WHY SHARE YOUR STORY
Let’s show what the future we want really looks like, by sharing how we’re starting to live it.
We would love you to help reach and inspire as many people as possible, by sharing the daily lifestyle changes that you’ve encountered/are encountering since Taking the Jump.
By sharing our own story of Taking the Jump, showing how we can live a full and joyous life while being in balance with nature, we:
Give inspiration and support to others who are Taking the Jump. No one finds this easy so it helps to hear others’ experiences.
Inspire and empower people to Take the Jump because they can have an impact in protecting our planet, that it is fun, and they’ll be part of a movement and get support
Transform mindsets and cultures around us. Debunking narratives of consumerism and instead replace them with ones of people and planet. Change the narrative that we matter only if we have ‘stuff’.
WHAT TO SHARE
Let folks know whats happening for you while Taking the Jump. How are you feeling? What reactions are you getting? What stories..
Video diaries, photos, thoughts, tips, events, cooking ideas, anything :)
Be as creative, funny, serious, happy, sad as you like, create videos, speak to camera, photo’s, memes, videologs, whatever! Food recipes, thoughts, tips, events, up-cycling tips, travelling methods, whatever!
Things that often come up are thoughts like: ‘Oh my, what have I gotten myself into?’ ‘I had to get a flight because the trains are so expensive, that sucks’, ‘I had to get a flight because I needed to go to a wedding, but I changed my holiday ideas to be in my home country instead’, ‘I’m craving a burger but tried this veggie one and tbh its just as good’, ‘actually I look amazing in these second hand clothes’, ‘there’s no affordable green food near me so it's really hard to avoid meat’ etc.
The good bits and the hard bits
What are you feeling great about? Made it another week with the shifts? Found a great second hand outfit? But also what’s not easy, what do you need help with? One of the shifts is really tough? Difficulty talking to friends about Taking the Jump?
END CLUTTER
Upcycle clothes, circular economy, repair workshops, people clearing basements, people not buying new things etc
TRAVEL FRESH
Travelling across Europe by train, how you reduce your carbon footprint, interail/flixbus, travel plans this summer
EAT GREEN
Foraging videos, recipes, food blogs, markets, local producers, gardening tips, plant growing, food out of your own backyard
DRESS RETRO
Upcycle clothes, circular economy, repair workshops, flea markets, examples of local shops vs. big industry clothing
HOLIDAY LOCAL
Get a bike, motivate your city to build cycle lanes, safe cycling, cycling benefit, national trainlines/discounts/buses/carpooling, nice hikes/walks/swims close to english cities
CHANGE THE SYSTEM
Engagement with climate marches, Extinction rebelling, engagement with local communities, with NGOs on how to improve local environment/community/ streets, event in your neighbourhood, schools etc
INSPIRATION
For inspiration check out our social media, here’s the links for what people are sharing on Instagram around each shift:
how to share
On social media, in chats with friends and family, anyone on the bus, through work, wherever.
If you share on social media, please consider doing these things when posting:
Please tag us in any of your posts and stories.
Make your posts a ‘collaborative post’ with the JUMP (@takeTheJUMPnow). Explanation for how to do that here.
Encourage people to follow the JUMP’s insta page and (@takeTheJUMPnow) sign up and take the jump, on the website www.takethejump.org.
Use our handle and hashtag in all your posts: @takeTheJUMPnow (Insta/FB/Twitter), #takeTheJUMPnow
Include swipe up option on Insta stories, using the link: www.takethejump.org
Collate all your instagram stories and posts in a ‘highlight’ with a name something like ‘The JUMP’
SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITY ON THE ‘HUB’
Why not join the Take the Jump HUB, our new online community space where people can connect, share and inspire each other. Here you can connect with hundreds of people around the world who are taking the jump.
In the HUB we have a forum for each of the shifts where you can ask questions, post ideas, and keep up to date on all the things going on. Sign up here.
