

Nagaraj Rajagopal
"Live simple"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 371 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO270minutesspent learning
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UP TO150minutesspent exercising
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UP TO7.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO375minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
Nagaraj's actions
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 30 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 30 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Waste
Go Paperless
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.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Participant Feed
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Nagaraj Rajagopal 10/23/2019 6:17 AMVery informative resources -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow do you practice self care?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNaturePeople are motivated to forage for many different reasons: as a source for food, a means of income, to connect with nature, to participate in cultural tradition, transmitting specific ecological knowledge, or as a means of stewarding local and native plant populations. What is your chief motivation for foraging?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Nagaraj Rajagopal 10/23/2019 6:13 AMYou feel more connected with the nature and landmark, and in the end just be present. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?
Nagaraj Rajagopal 10/23/2019 6:12 AMPraying and discussion with family. Helping others by being kind and listen. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthTo what extent do you believe that environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Nagaraj Rajagopal 10/23/2019 6:11 AMYou are exposed to all chemical and physical agent from environment. That's why it is important to be aware on what you use as cleaning material. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityFresh 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?
Nagaraj Rajagopal 10/23/2019 5:52 AMImprove breathing, refreshed mindset and in general healthier mentally and physically.