Simplicity

Simplify your life to focus on what truly matters.

Living simply helps us focus on what really matters. By reducing clutter — both physical and mental — we can live more intentionally, find fulfillment, and make space for positive change in our lives and the world around us.

Reflect on My Needs Versus Wants

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

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Product

Wasteful Things I No Longer Buy as a Minimalist | How to go Zero Waste
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Create a Sharing Economy in My Community

If my community lacks a tool library or other sharing economy options, I will create or support one with family, friends, or neighbors.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

The Third Industrial Revolution: A Radical New Sharing Economy

These 5 Lending Libraries Are Redefining the Meaning of Ownership
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Find or Join a Local Sharing Economy

If my community does not have a tool library or other sharing economy options, I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
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Borrow, Save, Share: 3 Ways Seeds Can Democratize Our Food System

How to Set Up a Neighborhood Sharing Network
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Meditate or Create a Moment of Silence

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for (___) minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.
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How to Meditate

7 best meditation apps of 2024

Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress
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Buy Used Clothes Instead of New

I will spend (___) minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Fast Fashion Is Creating an Environmental Problem

You Quit Buying Fast Fashion, So Now What?

Fast Fashion Is A Disaster For Women And The Environment

The Best Thing You Can Do Is Not Buy More Stuff,' Says 'Secondhand' Expert
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Replace Screen Time with Other Activities

I will replace (___) minutes of screen time each day with other activities.
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100 Things to do During Screen Free Week

5 ways slimming screen time is good for your health

How to reduce screen time: 12 strategies that work
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Disconnect From Email Outside of Work Hours

I will only check my email during work hours, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Why We Shouldn’t Tell Workers When to Unplug

How to Disconnect from your Job and Leave Your Work at Work
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Limit Social Media Use and Reflect About My Experience

I will limit my social media use to once per day and share the impact I see and reflections I have on the feed.
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6 Apps + Programs That'll Help Limit Your Time on Social Media

Pros and cons of social media
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Track My Purchases and Spending Habits

I will spend (___) minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Product

Making the Right Choice

Your Spending Choices Often Reflect Your Values
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Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.
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Benefits from Walking Every Day

7 Ways Walking Meetings Will Improve Your Company's Bottom Line

5 benefits of walking outdoors
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Declutter My Home

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

Why Decluttering Is Good for Your Health

9 Ways Your Life Will Improve When You Declutter

How to declutter your home
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Eat Mindfully without Distractions

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

7 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating

Distracted Eating May Add to Weight Gain
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Organize a Course on Simple Living

I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.
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A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World
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Research Impact Investing

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.
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Impact Investing, Just A Trend Or The Best Strategy To Help Save Our World?

What You Need to Know About Impact Investing
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Research My Investment Portfolio for Alignment with My Values

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).
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What Is Ethical Investing and Why Do It?

How to discover if your portfolio is aligned with your ethical principles
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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