Cinthia Shireman
10/04/2019 8:50 AM
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Cinthia Shireman
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 296 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO240minutesspent exercising
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
Cinthia's actions
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Buy Used Clothes
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Participant Feed
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Cinthia Shireman 10/14/2019 8:43 AMI drive a 2003 toyota camry with 220,000 miles... Boy oh boy do I WANT a new vehicle. My husband and I did some major reflecting on my "Need vs. Want" for a new vehicle. We decided to get new tires on the car and keep her. Now we have our fingers crossed she makes it to 300,000 miles.-
Amanda Holloway 10/21/2019 9:16 AM300,000 would be a huge milestone! Needs vs. Wants can be so tricky when we're told via advertising, social media, etc. that ditching the old for something new and shiney will make us happier. Kudos to you for resisting!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
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Stacey Bonham 10/04/2019 10:50 AMThat is great information- thank you!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go for a Daily WalkFresh 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?
Cinthia Shireman 10/03/2019 2:46 PMMy walk today was multi rewarding. Not only did I benefit from fresh air and moment, I also enjoyed distributing bread to homes in my work neighborhood. Every year we celebrate "Feast of Saint Francis (of Assisi)" by giving bread to our neighbors. It brings me joy to serve others and am thankful my work culture offers this outreach. -
Cinthia Shireman 10/03/2019 2:40 PMI have been debating on whether or not to get a new iphone. My current phone is about 3 years old and had a broken screen. In the end I decided to replace my broken screen and get a clean new case. Feels good to fix something broken and "reuse/re-purpose" a perfectly good phone. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
Cinthia Shireman 10/03/2019 2:34 PMHow is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity? - You need to think outside of the box to meet your needs in a simple sustainable way.