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Trying to get all your family members to agree to work towards a single goal sure can be challenging, can\u2019t it? <\/p>\nTrying to get all your family members to agree to work towards a single goal sure can be challenging, can\u2019t it? <\/p>\n
Maybe you feel anxious and stressed just thinking about it. <\/p>\n
…And that\u2019s really the case when pretty much any goal requires the actions of more than one person to achieve. <\/p>\n
You always have a certain amount of conflict that needs to be resolved. <\/p>\n
And maybe you have long standing issues with one or more family members that you\u2019re certain will come up. <\/p>\n
That\u2019s why you have to view energy savings not as an opportunity to save money and energy, but as a time to improve relationships with your family members (even if they\u2019re already good). <\/p>\n
When you and your family get on the same page, the energy and financial savings will naturally follow. <\/p>\n
That\u2019s because everyone in your family is happy to participate because they feel loved and respected by you. <\/p>\n
So, let\u2019s take a look at a few ways relationships come into play as you try to save energy: <\/p>\n
1. What If You Have a Long Standing Relationship Marred with Conflict? <\/strong><\/p>\n Maybe you have a child or teen who you have a difficult time with. Trying to get them to do even small things that you like seems to be an overwhelming challenge. <\/p>\n \u2026And now you want them to help you save energy? <\/p>\n You can easily imagine them messing with your thermostat the moment you’re not looking. <\/p>\n Well, this is your chance to use an entirely new approach with your family member and completely rejuvenate your relationship with them. <\/p>\n Consider how things usually go. You ask them to do something. They don\u2019t do it. You get angry and deliver consequences. You ask them to do it again. They avoid doing it again. <\/p>\n …And on and on it goes! <\/p>\n Well, totally blow that up. Create a rewards system to encourage positive behavior. And make sure you get their input on what those rewards should be. <\/p>\n Give verbal praise. Offer a hug and a,\u201dI love you,\u201d when goals are achieved. Offer financial incentives. <\/p>\n Children really want your praise and approval. So start with those first. And deliver them early and often. <\/p>\n