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.

Think About My Core Values

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.
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Valuing Your Values

Your Personal Values: What Are Values and How Do You Live Them?

5 Reasons Why Your Organization Needs a Strong "Why"
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Reflect on My Needs Versus Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Product

Wasteful Things I No Longer Buy as a Minimalist | How to go Zero Waste in 2020
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Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day to clear my mind, get some fresh air, and support my physical and mental health as a student.
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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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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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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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Buy Used Clothes Instead of New

I will spend (___) minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will choose thrift stores, clothing swaps, or second-hand options when I shop for clothes.
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Fast Fashion Is Creating an Environmental Problem

The Best Thing You Can Do Is Not Buy More Stuff,' Says 'Secondhand' Expert

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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Eat Mindfully without Distractions

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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7 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating

Distracted Eating May Add to Weight Gain
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Disconnect from Email

I will only check my email during school or study hours, using my personal time for activities that support my well-being and align with my values.
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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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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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4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Product

Your Spending Choices Often Reflect Your Values

Making the Right Choice
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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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Declutter My Living Space

I will declutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my dorm room, apartment, or home to create a more peaceful and organized living space.
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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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Find or Join a Local Sharing Economy

I will research tool libraries and other sharing economy organizations in my area and rent or borrow instead of buy next time I need something they offer.
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The Third Industrial Revolution: A Radical New Sharing Economy

These 5 Lending Libraries Are Redefining the Meaning of Ownership
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Build Healthy Work-Life Balance Habits

I will create healthier school-life balance habits by setting boundaries around classwork, study time, and rest to support my well-being.
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7 Habits Of People Who Have Achieved Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: Tips to Reclaim Control

6 Tips For Better Work-Life Balance
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Engage in a Mindfulness Practice

I will spend (___) minutes per day practicing Mindfulness.
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Getting Started with Mindfulness

5 Benefits of Mindfulness for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color

Mindfulness, Its Benefits, and Ways To Cultivate It
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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 classmates, friends, or peers to explore how we can live more intentionally.
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A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World
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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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