Haewon Shin
3/22/2021 9:50 PM
Practicing mindful acquisition of objects—consciously thinking about whether I really need it or if it's a transient "want"
Haewon Shin
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 304 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO460minutesspent exercising
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UP TO55minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO17plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
Haewon's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Simplicity
Mindfulness Practice
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity De-Clutter My Home or Dorm RoomHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
Haewon Shin 3/22/2021 9:49 PMI tend to eat smaller portions and also eat more slowly, enjoying the flavors of my food. I also tend to think more about where my food is coming from and that I should be thankful to be able to enjoy food in a space that is my own. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Haewon Shin 3/22/2021 9:48 PMA big one is spending time with friends especially since it's more COVID-safe to see individuals outdoors. Exercise in itself is also a personal value of mine because to have a healthy mind, one should have a healthy body. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Joyful MovementWhat's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?
Haewon Shin 3/22/2021 9:48 PMGoing on walks with my coRA, running (with people, but mostly solo to clear my head), and stretching/doing yoga -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Haewon Shin 3/22/2021 9:45 PMI hope to invest in more eco-friendly items (e.g. sustainable clothing) that may be more expensive than their less sustainable counterparts with the money saved from energy efficiency.