May 6 - May 19, 2019

Simplicity

Less is definitely more!

Take on a Simplicity Challenge by selecting your actions below, and reduce your impact while living intentionally and cultivating peace of mind during the EcoChallenge.

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Less Screen Time

I will replace (___) minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

10 Ways to Reduce Screen Time
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DAILY ACTION
Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.
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How to Manage Work and Stress
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Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Tips for Limiting Social Media
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Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Mindful Eating Tips
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Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

4 Questions to ask when buying a product
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Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Buy Nothing Project
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Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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Have a Garage Sale

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

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Meditation

I will spend 5-10 minutes each day meditating, in prayer or reading inspirational literature.

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DAILY ACTION
De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

The Most Important Things to Simplify
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Organize a Course

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'A Different Way: Living Simply in Complex World' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

NWEI Course: A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World
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