Danielle Barnes
10/08/2019 8:45 AM
Adopting a needs vs wants approach when shopping has been eye opening of how wasteful I had been. I hope to adopt this approach going forward for a simpler life
Danielle Barnes
"We're all in this together, let's work together to make it the best!"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO400gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO360minutesspent exercising
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
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UP TO810minutesspent outdoors
Danielle's actions
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 15 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
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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Danielle Barnes 10/08/2019 8:52 AM7 days in and I'm already noticing differences!! I look forward to watching the sunset every night and have been getting more nature walks in. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Danielle Barnes 10/03/2019 6:10 AMAnother step I could take to reduce my water footprint would be to get in the shower as soon as I turn the water on, instead of waiting for it to heat up. :p -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Track my PurchasesWhat have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?
Danielle Barnes 10/03/2019 6:07 AMI've noticed how many unnecessary subscriptions I have and have started cancelling them. -
Danielle Barnes 10/02/2019 8:23 AMSo excited to start this challenge, so far day 1 is going great :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Danielle Barnes 10/02/2019 7:58 AMNature and neighborhood walks allow me to destress while enjoying my free time and help me revel in the beauty of nature. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "...our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." Respond to Berry's assertion.