Hopping up and down from my plate distracts from mindful consumption.
Sara Bowersox
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 698 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO330minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO360gallons of waterhave been saved
Sara's actions
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
Do at Home
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Water
5-Minute Showers
Do at Home
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
Do at Home
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Sara Bowersox 10/28/2020 10:07 AMI failed on my one time action, but I pledge to do it outside the ecochallenge timeline! -
Sara Bowersox 10/23/2020 1:34 PMNeed vs. want tip: grocery shop with a list!!!! Also, I only buy meat/fish/chicken on sale (preferably reduced for quick sale - for immediate use, or straight to the freezer). Reduces our food production footprint, healthier & saves $$. -
Sara Bowersox 10/22/2020 12:55 PMWe consider to carefully measure the need / want to replace a toaster over. Our 20 year old model finally died completely (was almost dead for months...). Have been trying to find one used - now trying to decide if we bite the bullet and buy new. -
Sara Bowersox 10/22/2020 12:50 PMI failed on mindful eating - but I did so to read an article about how the second hand clothing market is gaining ground during COVID. I cheated, but in the name of the (greener) circular economy! -
Sara Bowersox 10/18/2020 9:44 AMFailing on need vs. want as we traveled and left critical tech at home. Will have to buy duplicates in order for student to be online for school. PREPARATION prevents purchases!!!! -
Sara Bowersox 10/17/2020 8:06 PMTotal failure today - texted my daughter while eating, impulse purchases and a long shower. Go big or go home! This is the half way mark. Will reset for the rest of the challenge! -
Sara Bowersox 10/13/2020 1:20 PM5 minute showers made easy by limited reopening of public pools! I can now "book a lane" to enjoy a socially distant lap swim. Showing afterward in a minimalist, drafty, locker room is no treat. I am down to 3 minutes - shampoo, conditioner, soap & out! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
Sara Bowersox 10/12/2020 4:31 PMWhen I am preparing food to eat mindfully, I spend more time putting the meal together. When it is fully assembled I take a moment to survey my work before tucking in!
Hopping up and down from my plate distracts from mindful consumption. -
Sara Bowersox 10/11/2020 4:07 PMNeed Vs. Want is so hard!!!!! Could not stay away from Cabi (virtual / socially distanced) shopping event hosted by fellow KEENers this weekend....don't NEED new clothes. However, Saturday I found a stool to perfectly fit my Mom's bar height kitchen eating area at GoodWill bins. Satisfied her need with a pre-loved $5 solution - easy on the planet and the wallet! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Sara Bowersox 10/10/2020 8:45 PMCreative solutions allow you to do more with less. You may think you need to replace like with like, but sometimes "almost like" can do the job! Creative problem solvers can find new uses for old things - or find multiple uses for an item, increasing it's utility value.