Katherine Wendt
10/03/2019 11:07 AM
Social inequalities are a major impediment to developing a strong sense of community and togetherness.
Katherine's points
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participant impact
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UP TO70minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO6.0peoplehelped
Katherine's actions
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.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 10 minute(s)
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityIn your opinion, how do social inequalities diminish a strong sense of community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
Katherine Wendt 10/03/2019 6:24 AMCreativity is necessary in order to figure out how to use what you already have to achieve the same result. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicitySocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Katherine Wendt 10/03/2019 6:22 AMI feel more grounded, and I am definitely getting more stuff done. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Katherine Wendt 10/03/2019 6:22 AMIt helps to remind me that I have a lot of good things going for me. It helps me focus on the positive, and not be weighed down by the little annoying stuff that can take place during the day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Katherine Wendt 10/03/2019 6:21 AMWe have used plastic straws in my house. However, I have recently replaced plastic straws with metal, reusable ones.