Christina Jakubas

"It is my personal mission to leave this Earth better than I found it-- to do all that I can within my control and to encourage others to do the same."

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187 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

64

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

70

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Christina's actions

Water

Eco-Friendly Gardening

Do at Home

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Go for a Daily Walk Outside

Do at Home

I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

Do at Home

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

Do at Home

I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

Do at Home

I will only check my email during work hours, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

Do at Home

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Christina Jakubas 10/07/2020 8:53 AM
I have started applying the 24hour rule to things I want to buy online. I put it in my shopping cart, and if I still really want it after 24 hours, I will buy it. Usually, this desire wears off, and I don't end up making the purchase.

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- Gillian Schneider 10/07/2020 10:16 AM
  What a great idea! Also, consider emailing the seller and asking them to avoid any plastic wrapping when you do purchase something. Buying local on NextDoor also saves the fuel emissions from moving your product from one place to another.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
Christina Jakubas 10/07/2020 8:51 AM
I set timers for my social media apps so I don't waste time and energy on these platforms!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

Notice how much time you were spending checking email away from work and make note of that. Now that you have stepped away from it and have not been checking, what changes are you noticing in your thoughts, use of time, stress and energy levels?
Christina Jakubas 10/07/2020 8:51 AM
It's difficult to measure this with an amount of minutes, but I shut off my email at the end of the work day, and I do not have my email on my phone.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
Christina Jakubas 10/07/2020 8:50 AM
I went through my closet and gave away some professional clothes I no longer wear.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Christina Jakubas 10/07/2020 8:49 AM
Taking a walk everyday has allowed me to step away from technology and reconnect with the nature in my neighborhood. I love seeing the changing of the season.

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