Nandeesh KM
10/28/2024 8:34 PM
My concern in our area is no one has done rain water harvesting even though all are educated ones, In summer these people run out of ground water and blame government for water problem.
Nandeesh KM
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 948 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO40milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1,959pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO236minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO5.0water collection systemsinstalled
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UP TO90gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO555minutesspent exercising
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UP TO60neighborsmet
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UP TO505minutesspent learning
Nandeesh's actions
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Learn About War & Conflict Impacts on People + Planet
I will spend 13 minutes learning how conflict between people impacts people + planet.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Transportation
Work From Home
I will work from home 4 days to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Simplicity
Track My Purchases
I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Simplicity
Research My Investment Portfolio
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).
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Community
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbors each day.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-Friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Fix Leaky FaucetsFixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency in other ways?
Nandeesh KM 10/28/2024 8:32 PMGo for quality faucets which are durable for longer periods. Also I always promote rain water harvesting for everyone which can increase ground water level -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Track My PurchasesWhat have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?
Nandeesh KM 10/17/2024 7:55 AMThere are many purchases which are needed at that particular moment. After that I dont know how use i will make of that purchase. Now I taking time to purchase that kind. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Collect Rain WaterTrace the water that flows down the drain from your house to the largest body of water nearby. What is the route it takes?
Nandeesh KM 10/15/2024 9:19 PMwe have created rain water harvesting in our home so that it will directly goes to underground water. By doing this even if we dont get rain for year we will run out of water for entire area. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go for a Daily WalkFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Meet My NeighborsIn what ways can you create more real and meaningful interactions with friends — or strangers — each week?
Nandeesh KM 10/15/2024 9:15 PMwe can start from just asking how is your work going on or happening topics like sports politics and policies introduced by government. If you dont get any sync on these intiate topic about the childood and now comparison everyone will connect to this. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
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Jeanne Poirier 10/15/2024 7:35 PMCreativity, simplicity - I don't understand term insurance, need, investment coming into the conversation . . . just saying.
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Nandeesh KM 10/10/2024 1:54 AMDoes anybody have suggestion for meditation apps, you tube links.-
Caroline Cruz 10/10/2024 2:07 AMWe have Headspace supported by HP you may check
https://work.headspace.com/hpi/join
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Nandeesh KM 10/09/2024 10:33 PMThe way market is going I am worried and thinking about portfolio
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Nandeesh KM 10/07/2024 8:03 AMI thought its easy process initially, Now I realize its very hard to control thoughts when I sit for meditation. I am trying sit quite atleast 5 minutes everyday, No phone , No gadgets no talks.