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Sonam R

Coursera

"Taking one small step each day to be a better person and make this world a better place"

Sonam's points

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  • 825 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    365
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated
  • UP TO
    156
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    540
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    1,180
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended

Sonam's actions

Personal

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Eating a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables is a simple way to boost our personal health and support a more resilient food system. I will prepare and enjoy 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

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Community

Host a Gathering

Bringing people together helps strengthen bonds. I will organize and host a gathering, such as a potluck, coffee meet up, or shared meal, for friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors to foster connection and community spirit.

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Water

Understand My Water Footprint

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

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Meditate

Meditation helps build resilience and clarity. I will spend 15 minutes each day to meditate or create a moment of silence each day to reflect on things important to me.

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Reduce Refined Sugar

Cutting back on refined sugar can improve energy, mood, and overall health. I will limit my intake of sugary snacks and drinks by reducing refined sugar in meals or snacks each day.

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Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 10 minutes of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

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Go Get a Check Up

Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being.

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Prepare for Extreme Weather

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods can disrupt lives and upend our communities. I will take proactive steps to prepare for extreme weather by safeguarding my home and creating or updating an emergency plan and kit with essential supplies, evacuation routes, and contact information.

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Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 60 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

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Participant Feed


  • Sonam R's avatar
    Sonam R 4/29/2026 12:41 PM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    Enjoying this phase of learning and researching

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    Sonam R 4/29/2026 5:05 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    Getting myself to do some basic home workouts when I cant make it outdoors!

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    Sonam R 4/24/2026 2:24 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    The aim is to just be consistent - every single day!


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    Sonam R 4/23/2026 4:20 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    It's not been easy for sure, taking every step mindfully is so important


    • Rachel Rosen's avatar
      Rachel Rosen 4/23/2026 7:03 AM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      Agreed, so important! Thanks for sharing this graphic

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    Sonam R 4/22/2026 3:16 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    Experimenting spree is on: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GDdnWqTHR/


    • Varun Porwal's avatar
      Varun Porwal 4/22/2026 4:56 AM
      • Adventurer 🏔
      Sounds delicious and refreshing! Excited to try this cold coffee recipe. Thanks for sharing!

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    Sonam R 4/21/2026 4:34 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    Trying pineapple water tomorrow, are you joining me?

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    Sonam R 4/21/2026 4:32 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    Enjoying myself with these different infused water ideas!
    I really under estimated the power of these - lemon, mint, cucumber (the most basic) even that was amazing!


    • Rachel Rosen's avatar
      Rachel Rosen 4/21/2026 1:44 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      These sound tasty, I really enjoy mint flavored water too!

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    Sonam R 4/19/2026 11:39 PM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    Lifestyle and Behavioral Habits affecting sleep: Poor sleep hygiene, such as inconsistent bedtimes, excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption, and high screen time before bed, disrupts the body's natural circadian rhythm.

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    Sonam R 4/18/2026 5:05 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.

    • Michele Little's avatar
      Michele Little 4/18/2026 5:41 AM
      • Pet Parent 🐾
      I agree with your reflection. Being intentional about setting the habit is important to creating, building, and establishing the patterns that faciliate reflection, encouragement, and relationship building as routine.

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    Sonam R 4/18/2026 5:02 AM
    • Community Builder 🤝
    Let's go! Happy Weekend! <3