Vama Rao

Dickinson Green Devils 2020

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
297 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

18

whole food meals

consumed
UP TO

180

minutes

being mindful

Vama's actions

Health

Reduce refined sugar

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

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Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Vama Rao 4/20/2020 8:25 AM

With online classes, home responsibilities, and efforts to practice self-care despite the uncertainty of the times, it can be easy to overlook the good in life. By reaching out to those closest to you, you are able to reflect on the support you have and show your appreciation. Expressing gratitude and focusing on the good helps me keep a positive mindset about the times and motivated for when things go back to normal

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?

Vama Rao 4/18/2020 8:09 PM

I've noticed that when I eat without distractions like my phone or computer, the process of eating is actually more enjoyable. By this I mean I focus on enjoying my food in that moment and enjoying the time I'm spending to eat a meal. Whether it be with my family or just a snack by myself, practicing mindful eating helps me disconnect from the constant information overload that comes from being on social media or email all day.

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Vama Rao 4/10/2020 10:15 AM

Having these daily challenges and being among a community of other motivated individuals is very helpful in encouraging me to fulfill at least one of my daily challenges each day. I find that pursuing a healthier, more mindful lifestyle is helping me stay positive in these uncertain times.

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