Emma Briggs

Washington County

"WANTED: TP and Paper Towel Rolls for gerbils MS 63 ext. 4767"

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Emma's actions

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Emma Briggs 10/10/2018 6:05 PM

Gratitude journal:
Asked Comcast for a discount, they lowered my bill and increased my speed. Yes!
I’ve paid off one student loan.
I’ve got a game plan for my other debts AND am tucking money into a savings account too.

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Emma Briggs 10/09/2018 12:24 PM

Gratitude Journal:
I have excellent health insurance.
My family is relatively healthy.
I can waste money on frivolous things such as cell phones.

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Emma Briggs 10/08/2018 11:47 AM
Gratitude journal:
1. conveniently located liquor store just opened up
2. I work with some pretty amazing people
3. I get to spend time with my family
When you use bullet points in this, it doesn't track characters correctly.
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- Jennifer Nelson 10/08/2018 2:28 PM
  
  We work with some pretty amazing people too... like you!
  
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Emma Briggs 10/04/2018 5:53 PM

“Borrowed” from a team member and posting here so I see it every day...

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Emma Briggs 10/04/2018 5:48 PM
Gratitude journal
1. I still enjoy my husband’s company
2. I am easily entertained
3. My boss thinks I’m smart (ok, so that one is good and bad)
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Emma Briggs 10/03/2018 9:50 AM
Gratitude journal-
1. cooler days are back
2. day 12 of no cigarettes - yay for patches!
3. budgeting is making a positive impact - have a 2 week cushion for my expenses
It says I need seven more characters. This should more than cover it.
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity De-Clutter My Home

How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?

Emma Briggs 10/02/2018 9:24 AM

I am aware of my tendency to accumulate stuff. I have also been slowly de-cluttering for the past few months. I'm also trying to save for retirement. Remembering my goals, and the time I have committed to getting ridding of excess stuff, helps me to think twice before purchasing something else that I just don't need.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Tend a Garden

Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.

Emma Briggs 10/02/2018 9:22 AM

Whoops! Thanks for the reminder to water my plants. They thank you too.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Emma Briggs 10/02/2018 9:21 AM

I tend to be happier when I am grateful for what I do have, family, friends, a career, and good health insurance (and gerbils).

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Weekly Meal Planning

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?

Emma Briggs 10/02/2018 9:20 AM

No it doesn't surprise me. However, I'm not the average family. I try to buy things as needed, especially perishables. So my pantry is stocked but my fridge seems empty. Produce is processed within a day or two of getting home, and frozen so it lasts longer.

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