I've also found that I've been able to sleep better because of less screen time
Helen Youssef
"Little victories are worth celebrating because they make it easier to make big changes."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 323 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO390minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,050minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO18more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Helen's actions
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
Do at Home
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Simplicity
Buy Nothing
I will refrain from buying anything throughout the month (other than what is needed for health and safety) and instead live with what I have or learn about Buy Nothing groups in my area.
Simplicity
Core Values
Do at Home
We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
Health
Exercise Daily
Do at Home
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
Do at Home
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Happiness
Do at Home
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
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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Helen Youssef 10/21/2021 12:01 PMOne more week to go!
I have already lost a couple of pounds and found my new favorite fruit (Golden Kiwi)-
Helen Youssef 10/27/2021 11:53 AMYeah pretty much! It's also a little more sour hehe -
Tovah Laur 10/25/2021 5:20 PMa golden Kiwi?? Like a regular kiwi but yellow?
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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?
Helen Youssef 10/12/2021 8:11 AMReading and challenging myself to learn something new and really focus on it has been really rewarding.
I've also found that I've been able to sleep better because of less screen time -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Buy NothingHow does it feel to be so intentional about not buying anything and instead looking for what you need in community places? What's easy? What's challenging? What's rewarding?
Helen Youssef 10/12/2021 8:09 AMHonestly, It feels really good being able to say that I did not "waste" my money on something that I either did not need or did not end up using. My bank account is definitely thanking me for it.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Helen Youssef 10/12/2021 8:07 AMI started getting mom to join me in the mid-work-day stretching. It helps us get our blood flowing, get a little laugh in, and helps us become more productive when we return to working :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Helen Youssef 10/08/2021 12:29 PMYesterday I attended my first "friendsgiving" dinner.
And I was on the receiving end of a very deep complement at the start of the night. It was a wonderful feeling, and I found myself doing the same to someone else later in the night, and then them towards someone else....
It is really a snowball effect of how expressing your gratitude towards someone or something and how it can make little things better. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Helen Youssef 10/08/2021 12:28 PMHelps me by giving me natural energy, No cooking or utensils required so less waste of water to clean anything and no use of energy for cooking.
If I am energetic I can help others with any tasks they require help.
I especially am loving the Golden Kiwifruit as you can eat the whole things like an apple...including the outer skin :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Core ValuesWhat are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?
Helen Youssef 10/06/2021 12:19 PM1. Do everything with love
2. Help whenever you are able to
3. Smile even when times are hard/difficult to smile
When you do everything with Love, things that are difficult to do, become a little easier and give meaning to everything you do. It is also more rewarding and people feel your energy and appreciate it.
I picked these Values as how I would like to feel/and how I would like people to act towards me-
Katie Walker 10/07/2021 7:10 AMI love these <3
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