Priscilla Partch
10/23/2019 8:58 AM
I think clutter coincides with impulse buying and emotional state. So just as in all things taking a moment to consider my actions before accumulating items will be helpful.
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Stephanie Yao Long 10/23/2019 10:52 AMIt's interesting how my relationship with fast food has changed. I used to make a stop at a coffee shop several times a week. But in the last month I made the resolution to only buy coffee if I had my own reusable container and only if I desperately needed a pick-me-up and wasn't near my stash at home or work (needs v. wants). I can say I've made one coffee shop purchase in the last month. This saves me money as well as so many paper cups and plastic lids from going to the landfill. Win-win. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity De-Clutter My HomeHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
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Peter Maris 10/23/2019 8:53 AMConnected two rain barrels this past weekend! And filled the third for earthquake preparedness. Water collection has begun! -
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Kate Green 10/23/2019 7:48 AMMy health is contingent upon the health of the natural environment (water, air, soil) and the well-being of my community members (connected, supported, safe), so it only makes sense to nurture all those intersecting elements.
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Adrien Pacheco 10/22/2019 3:47 PMPeople eat more because social gathering usually involve food and people with more money can afford that more often??? -
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