Rohit Singh
10/20/2020 10:52 AM
Reduce the risk of some diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, some cancers, and osteoporosis. Reduce high blood pressure. Lower high cholesterol. Improve your well-being
Rohit Singh
"“One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken.""
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participant impact
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UP TO264gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO981minutesspent exercising
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO981minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO23plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO41more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Rohit's actions
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
Do at Home
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
Do at Home
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
Do at Home
I will take a 45-minute walk outside each day.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Family Game Hour
Do at Home
I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
Waste
Go Paperless
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Learn More about Food Apartheid
Do at Home
I will spend 5 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
Do at Home
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn More about Food ApartheidWhat can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Rohit Singh 10/20/2020 10:50 AMA diet heavy in meat increases the risk of obesity, cancer, and heart disease. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Rohit Singh 10/20/2020 10:48 AMWhenever possible, try to avoid single-use coffee cups, disposable utensils, straws, and napkins.
We can reduce the amount of waste we produce by purchasing products that come with less packaging and/or come in packaging that can be recycled -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Rohit Singh 10/20/2020 10:45 AM“Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity." -
Rohit Singh 10/20/2020 10:37 AMPlayful communication is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships exciting, fresh, and vital. Laughter and play enrich our interactions and give our relationships that extra zing that keeps them interesting, light, and
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Family Game HourHow does being playful with others enrich your life?
Rohit Singh 10/20/2020 10:36 AMPlayful communication is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships exciting, fresh, and vital. Laughter and play enrich our interactions and give our relationships that extra zing that keeps them interesting, light, and enjoyable. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Rohit Singh 10/20/2020 10:35 AMI will accept the disposable one.
Many thrift stores will re-use plastic bags for their merchandise. Some department stores and grocery stores will also often have a location where you can drop off clean and dry your plastic bags to be recycled.