

Phil Edelin
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 353 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO66meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO414minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO180minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Phil's actions
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 1 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than in other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Phil Edelin 10/15/2018 8:21 AMEnormous portions of buffalo steaks started the lore of good eating. Given other sources of protein are now readily available deliciousness and fashion will shift the culture. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
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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?
Phil Edelin 10/15/2018 8:15 AMMindful eating is regular eating.
I do enjoy mindful mindless eating on a Friday though on the sofa with a good film. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Less Screen TimeWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
Phil Edelin 10/15/2018 8:13 AMIt felt calmer not waiting for the next bright image on screen. Easier to nod off while reading a book... -
Phil Edelin 10/05/2018 2:13 AMThe ‘meditation’ minute is good to stop. -
Phil Edelin 10/04/2018 6:26 AMSociological not socialogical (5 points for correcting my own spelling!) -
Phil Edelin 10/04/2018 6:25 AMSome of these tips seem a bit socialogical rather than ecological -
Phil Edelin 10/04/2018 6:24 AMWhat an easy way to check I’m doing something good without sack-cloth and ashes. -
Phil Edelin 9/24/2018 6:02 AMTesting out points-earning, eco-learning and little calorie burning.