Faculty of Business Administration

Well, it's been a ride!  I didn't exercise every day, which hurt my numbers, but I did exercise far more than 70 minutes per week, so on average I exceeded my modest 10 min per day goal on average.   I wish there had been a number of times per week other than 7 to make goals of.  I felt like I was cheating when I logged using a reusable mug on...

Getting easier.  Thinking of more possibilities.  How can I expand this to my family and my students?  Turned off the taps as I brushed my teeth. Looked  at the difference in water useage between baths and showers.  Need to change the washer in the kitchen tap so it doesn't drip.

Probably the hardest is mindful eating.  Difficult to not read the newspaper or watch TV as I eat breakfast.  The best approach is actually to set and eat the table in the other room.  I turn my back on the TV when I am eating out at lunch.

During my walks, I look at my surroundings enjoying the  plants others have put into their gardens.  I stop to talk with neighbours if they are out and thank them for beautifying their gardens. When I take my walk at the university each day, I look at the students' faces - quietly smiling or saying hello.  The Media Arts and Production Faculty...

I start to focus on my food - tend to enjoy it more, presentation becomes important, and also tend to eat less because I am more aware of what is on the pates. When the electronics are shut off, we also talk to each other more. 

It keeps me focused on present. I look for things to be grateful for - eyes to see, ears to hear, heart to feel, mind to think.  This is like the mind's paintbrush - I become less critical. I also look to to how I can change things for the better.  I also reflect on what many who have so little here still are happy.  

Supersizing in restaurants.   Not knowing how to cook with plant based proteins. We have been shifting this past year.  Smaller portions of meat which I weigh or measure, found meatless recipes we liked to eat, planned meatless meals several times per week, tried new products from grocery store.  Stood on scales daily.  

So I *thought* I powered down my computer last night, but this morning I got a critically low battery message and haven't been able to power it on in 45 minutes. Karma is a bitch. On the plus side, good thing I didn't teach this morning. 

I will move back to eating meals at the dining room table to improve mindfulness. 

I don't actually probably only buy coffee or food other than groceries one or twice a week, so the reusable and disposable questions aren't really that tough.