Nicholas Mattheus

JFK Awesome Possums

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participant impact

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45

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being mindful

Nicholas's actions

Health

Learn More about Food Deserts

I will spend 5 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Nicholas Mattheus 10/16/2019 11:00 AM

The challenges I've been doing the last week have been fun and hard to do. For example, I baked bread instead of buying some from the local supermarket or bakery. I chose this challenge because I love to bake, but it was also hard to find time for myself to get the ingredients and prepare to bake it.

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- Susan Niver 10/19/2019 5:31 PM
  
  I bet your bread tasted a lot better than the ones you can buy! Keep up the good work!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?

Nicholas Mattheus 10/16/2019 10:52 AM

Without any distractions while eating was awkward and relieving at the same time. It was awkward for me personally because because the quietness in the dining room was unsettling and unpleasant, since I'm used to having something going on while eating which was new. But without distractions, it helped me think about my day and what I would like to do after I eat. Maybe have dessert? Play more video games? or just fall asleep on the couch. Overall, the experience was new and hard to adjust, but it was healthy for my mental health.

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- Susan Niver 10/19/2019 5:42 PM
  
  I'm glad you tried this. Hopefully it will get easier and easier and you'll find some great things to talk about or think about instead!
  
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- Walter Anthony Nabial 10/16/2019 10:58 AM
  
  My dining room is Nick's office XD
  
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