Clarkson University

Poor in City of Poughkeepsie, on Hudson River...disease from contaminants in water

I would like to start going to bed earlier, as this will help me get more sleep each night. 

It helps one pay attention to the little things that truly help them get by in life rather than complicating it with outside factors that don't need to be in your life. It keeps you grounded and one with your true self.

Since I cannot go out to stores due to coronavirus or driving to and from work, the normal stops have been limited to one day a week.  It makes you more conscientious of how much you are spending over a week when only going to stores once a week.  

Currently, yes, because of the coronavirus.  I have been working from home for three weeks and have stuck to my schedule.  During a break, I will do an extra load of laundry or clean or talk to my husband and children.  This is something I can't do while working at school.  If the students were still in school, it would make it difficult as I...

While driving in a car, you are going too fast to enjoy your surroundings.  I will sometimes talk to some of our neighbors or say "hello" during a walk which you can't do while driving (except waving).  On the negative side, I noticed that there is alot of garbage (paper, cans, old tires, etc.) on the side of the roads.  

Yes.  I enjoy taking my dog for a walk so he is getting exercise but I enjoy the fresh air and sounds of nature while on a walk.  If we spend at least 30 minutes a day outside for a walk or doing something outside, it is beneficial for our health and for maintaining weight.

I walk everyday for at least 30 minutes if I am doing a cardio/weight training on those days.  Otherwise, I tend to walk 5-6 miles every other day.

Being grateful reminds you of what you have and where you have come from.  You appreciate the little things in life and live simply.   Being grateful for my family reminds me everyday how blessed I am.

Try to reuse old clothing into masks for the pandemic instead of throwing them out, or donate them for reuse in low income communities.