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Ajay Kumar

Account Management

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 114 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    50
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    45
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    50
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated

Ajay's actions

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG 6

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Practice A Sharing Economy

SDG 1

Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors. A sharing economy is when goods and services are shared between individuals though peer and community networks.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 10 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG 10

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood Work-Life Balance
    How does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?

    Ajay Kumar's avatar
    Ajay Kumar 4/06/2023 12:17 AM
    Practicing a work-life balance can create a more sustainable life for individuals in several ways. Firstly, it helps prevent burnout and reduces stress levels, which can lead to physical and mental health problems. By taking breaks, engaging in hobbies or other non-work activities, and spending time with loved ones, individuals can recharge and improve their overall well-being.

    In addition, work-life balance can also lead to increased productivity and efficiency in work. When individuals are well-rested and have a clear mind, they can better focus on tasks at hand and make better decisions. This can lead to a better quality of work, and ultimately, greater job satisfaction.

    Furthermore, practicing work-life balance can contribute to sustainability more broadly by promoting a healthier and more balanced society. When individuals prioritize their well-being and personal lives, they may be less likely to engage in unsustainable practices, such as overconsumption or overwork, that can harm the environment and society. By valuing leisure time, individuals may also be more likely to participate in sustainable activities, such as spending time in nature or engaging in community service.