Living Smart Community Book Learning's, insights and inspiration from Living Smart Fremantle 2014
10 Topics Ideas Tips Inspiration and Actions you can take today!
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Living Simply Reduced unused items in the house through donations, sale, and freecycle Avoided buying new things, making do with what I have Taking time for myself Stopping myself from shopping Donating 2 large boxes of clothing Only buying second hand clothes.
Waste • I bought a reusable cup, straw, and cutlery to cut back on waste • Got a no junk mail sticker • Using reusable bags instead of plastic • Haven’t been to the super market in weeks • Built a second worm farm with and old bath tub • Sorting my recycling better • Using a lot less plastic packaging • I now know how to sort my bins • Making stock from kitchen scraps • I signed up for plastic free July and got two friends to sign up too • No longer disposing of glass, saving them up for a bottle feature wall
Healthy You • Make deodorant and Shampoo • Make toothpaste • Eating non processed foods • Organic veggie delivery • Have been eating vegetarian for the last 8 weeks. • Longer walks on the beach • 5 x home cooked meals per week • Meatless Mondays • Bought organic grey water safe Shampoo • Made apple cider vinegar conditioner • Cutting down on Sugar • Started a weekly Yoga Class • Saying three things I am grateful for everyday
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Water If yellow let it mellow Use a bowl for hand washing Frog pond in and watercress in water cycle Shower timers being used Brushing teeth using only a glass of water Saved water drank beer instead Placed a plastic bottle in the toilet tank Collecting cold water from the shower Monitoring water consumption Rainwater tank installed Shorter showers with a shower timer Decreased water for dish washing Using excess water to water plants
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Biodiversity Emailed council re doing my verge and got free mulch and plants Got native seedlings from Apace Power Saving Got individual switch power boards Auto switch for electric blanket to turn off. Turning off all power points when not in use Transport Stopped driving to work Walking, biking and taking public transport more More conscious of food miles Walking to work 2 x per week Cycling to do my weekly food shop is a lot less stressful.
Community • Supported the Little Garden Shop being set up by Local Freo Permies • Migrated FreOasis wicking beds to Hilton Harvest • Buy Local whenever possible • Buy all gifts from local artisans • Posted positive community focused info on my work media site • Volunteer • Donate • Give • Plant Trees • Get to Know my Neighbours.
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Bought rockdust and cocopeat Went to a permablitz Re-established compost heap and worm farm Learnt how to kill and clean a chicken Planted seedlings Built a raised garden bed
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Healthy Home Clean Bathroom with bicarb soda Bought eco friendly laundry and dish liquids Sharing living smart with my housemates Using Chemical free products to clean my home. Open windows to ventilate the house
OUR FREMANTLE COMMUNITY
What our Fremantle Community Has‌ Free Bikes and Wifi ~ Community Groups Galore ~ Beaches ~ Library Sports centres ~ Market Gardens Men’s Shed ~ Courses ~ Farmers Markets ~ Schools ~ Train Station ~ Neighbours ~ Parks ~ Cycle Paths ~ Play grounds ~ Fishing Spots ~ Community Gardens!
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Create a new community Groups Pick up Litter from the beach Volunteer Permaculture Film nights Plant Trees Know your Neighbours Follow our Mayor on Facebook Get Involved Know what your local council is up to
What do we need in our community? More green spaces ~ More things to do for teens that don’t skate ~ More small bars ~ No cars on Market St. ~ Light rail ~ A deposit for cans and containers for recycling ~ Extending the licensed area next to Kidogo ~ More ways for us to get involved in our community ~ More community gardens ~ More group activities in public spaces – movies, yoga, fitness ~ More community workshops ~ More rooftop and wall gardens ~ Close nightclubs and fast food outlets in Freo ~ Out door gym equipment ~ Provide facilities for travellers at south beach. Let them camp freely ~ Youth centres – with music studies and affordable activities ~ More verge trees and shelters for shade in summer.
What is Health?
Living to 100 and being Active. Less Stress. BALANCE. Slowing Down. Giving to Others. Enjoying What You Do. Not Feeling your Age. Comfortable in your own skin. Sense of Pride. Curiosity about health ideas. Inner Health. Work Life Balance. Acceptance and Connectedness. Environment and Social Interactions. Being in Nature. Appreciating things around you. Natural Medicine. Fertility. The Ability to undertake daily tasks with out inhibitants. Living Truthfully. Satisfaction. Moderation is the Key. Balance of physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual. Creativity Flows. Feeling safe and the freedom it give you. Vitality. Resilience. Energetic. Immunity. Clarity of Mind. Organic food. Exercise. Meditation and Yoga. Smiling ď Š
ALL ABOUT HEALTH
What do you do to be healthy?
Always eat breakfast. Self Compassion. Random acts of Kindness. Beach walks and sunsets. Be around Friends and Family. Balanced Diet. Spooning. Good Sleep. Mindfulness. Play an instrument. Painting. Hug my baby. Get out of the house everyday. Skate. Read. Surfing. Play piano. Get a Massage. Have friend over and talk and share food. Be open available to change. Make the bed everyday. Have Sex. Show appreciation. Hiking. Plan Meals. Personal Hygiene. Write Music. Work part time. Ted Talks. Acupuncture. Eat well/ Cook. Drink lots of water. Recycle. Volunteer. Epsom salt baths with lavender oil. Do a Course. Gardening. Meditate. Dance. Sing. Laugh. Listen to Music. Green Smoothies. Yoga. Swim. New food. Breathing. Learn new things. Sunshine and Vitamin D. Don’t go to the shops hungry. Cuddle a dog. Share. Vitamins. Make things from Scratch. Smile. Love Others. Love Yourself. Take Public Transport. Ride Bikes. Sailing. Busk. Clean surroundings – clean mind. Personal Growth and Development.
How to you maintain Health everyday? Be Outdoors. Exercise. Good Eating. Personal Hygiene. Social Interaction. Chill out time. Set Goals. Balance. Let go. Enjoy vices – in moderation. Give back – offer help, volunteer. Connect with other healthy likeminded people. Try New things. Meditation. Join Clubs – Book clubs, social clubs, baking clubs. Positive Thinking. Nutritional balanced diet. Hydrate. Do exercise you enjoy. Wake up Early. Give thanks to yourself, others, mother nature. Drink Cocowater (mix with rum for fun!). Get a dog (a Kelpie!) Good Attitude. Be Silly. Laugh. Call your friends and family. Reduce chemical exposure –choose natural products. Avoid fatty foods, additives and sugar. Spend time alone – enjoy your own company. Be kind to yourself. Breathing. Give yourself permission to do Nothing! Strive for Self Improvement. Keep Learning. Discover new things. Explore.
How do you know you are Healthy? Time to Smell the Roses. A strong heartbeat. Jeans fit in the winter. Laugh A Lot. Positive Aura. Life Balance = Time to read. Good Blood Tests. Not feeling Anxious. Feeling connected to surroundings. Move A lot. Confident at Work. Comfortable with emotions and crying. Good Circulation. Teeth/Gums healthy. Clear eyes, and clear skin. Nails and hair grow. Regular Poos ( 3 to 4 on the Bristol Stool Chart). Less Bloated. Positivity. Clarity. Decreased Stress. Happy and Content. Lots of Energy. Motivation to Exercise. Higher Sex Drive. Not Feeling lethargic after food. Sleep well. Bounce out of bed in the morning. Healthy Weight. Feel Satisfied. Quick Recovery from a big night out. Mentally feel up for the task. Meet physical challenges. Look Good. Infrequent trips to the doctor. Fewer cravings for junk – Crave healthy foods.
What is Living Smart?
Living Smart Is‌ Reclaiming Community ~ Living a Full and Happy Life ~ Saving Money ~ Working towards a sustainable future ~ finding ways to make small changes each day that will make a big impact on the world around you ~ introducing me to some very interesting people ~ Very Educational ~ Creating new community that will change the shape of Freo ~ Living within our means and our environment ~ Is a new perspective on life, people and place moving towards sustainability ~ Taught me to value the things I have and reinforced that consumerism is evil ~ is a community initiative brought to you by Jamie Van Egmond ~ Is the Answer‌ The Question is up to you!
Stay active on your Living Smart Journey! Join Freo Living Smarties on Facebook Come to the monthly meet ups (3rd Thurs of the month)