Anna DiBenedetto

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POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
932 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

570

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

20

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

240

minutes

spent outdoors

Anna's actions

Create Your Own Action

Bring a real towel to work and don't use any paper towels

The amount of paper towels I was using on a day to day basis at work really bothered me. Not only do they dry out your skin and fill up the trash, but I know they are clogging up landfills too. I love using my towel from home, which I leave on an unused hook in the bathroom. I also stash a towel in the kitchen area for my use.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 2 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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Anna DiBenedetto 10/04/2018 3:45 PM

I really needed to disconnect my brain for all the things I've been doing and 2 minutes really helps! I think I need to start upping the time little by little!

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Anna DiBenedetto 10/04/2018 3:45 PM

I stopped by a couple co-workers who were sitting outside in the lovely fall sunshine so I joined them and got some outdoor time, some social time and also had a productive work-related conversation with people I don't often get to.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Spend Time Outside

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?

Anna DiBenedetto 10/03/2018 3:14 PM

This is easy, I can take my kid outside when I get home so we can check out the garden.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?

Anna DiBenedetto 10/03/2018 3:13 PM

I didn't buy anything today,. I think that counts! I made my lunch and biked to work.

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Anna DiBenedetto 10/03/2018 3:13 PM

I really love doing this. I was hoping others would copy me, but after many months, I'm still the only one doing it, despite 5 empty hooks in the bathroom.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Meditate

What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?

Anna DiBenedetto 10/03/2018 3:12 PM

My mind did a lot of wandering, but I started to feel myself reach a level of relaxation by the end!

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