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Simple Challenge #6: Don’t Eat Out For a Week

November 30th, 2008 by Jack Rugile - 5 Comments - Posted in Simple Challenge

Meal BillWelcome to this week’s Simple Challenge! To check out other simple challenges, please visit the Simple Challenge category.

I know, your taste buds and stomach just got really angry at me after reading the title of this post. However, your wallet could not be happier!

Eating out is expensive. Even the cheapest restaurant will end up costing you more than if you just ate at home.

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Simple Challenge #5: Start a Journal or a Blog

November 15th, 2008 by Jack Rugile - 13 Comments - Posted in Simple Challenge

JournalWelcome to this week’s Simple Challenge! To check out other simple challenges, please visit the Simple Challenge category.

Our brains can only hold so many memories and pieces of information at one time. It is easy to forget and lose track of our life goals, creative ideas, important tasks, dreams, imagination and passions. That is why I challenge you to start a journal or a blog to start getting your heart and mind in order!

I am sure that many of you have probably already started journals or blogs in your life. If that is the case, then I challenge you to put more effort into them. Write more. Write about more topics. Make it a habit and part of your routine. Read the full post…

Simple Challenge #4: Donate Five Things

November 8th, 2008 by Jack Rugile - 11 Comments - Posted in Simple Challenge

Donate Five ThingsWelcome to this week’s Simple Challenge! To check out other simple challenges, please visit the Simple Challenge category.

This week’s simple challenge is a multiple purpose one. It is one that you should rinse and repeat many times throughout your life. I think we should always be evaluating our material possessions and deciding whether we need them or not.

I challenge you to donate five things this week.

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Simple Challenge #3: Show Your Appreciation

November 3rd, 2008 by Jack Rugile - 14 Comments - Posted in Simple Challenge

I Appreciate YouWelcome to this week’s Simple Challenge! To check out other simple challenges, please visit the Simple Challenge category.

Today, I have a very special task for you. It is a simple, but powerful task. This task will truly make a difference in someone’s life.

Your task is to show your appreciation for the ones who have helped you. The ones who cared for you. The ones who listened to you. The ones who went out of their way for you. The ones who supported you. The ones who did something big. The ones who did something small.

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Simple Challenge #2: Cut Your Showering Schedule In Half

October 29th, 2008 by Jack Rugile - 10 Comments - Posted in Simple Challenge

Shower LessWelcome to this week’s Simple Challenge! To check out other simple challenges, please visit the Simple Challenge category.

If you shower twice a day, try showering once a day. If you shower once a day, try showering once every other day. If you shower once a week… well, maybe you should stick with once a week.

Oh your spouses and significant others are going to love you for this one. Just kidding, you won’t smell that bad, right? Showers and baths both use a ton of water. Conserve water and save money by milking your freshness for all it’s worth! That and a little bit more deodorant and you will be set, hehe.

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Simple Challenge #1: Don’t Spend Any Money Today

October 14th, 2008 by Jack Rugile - 11 Comments - Posted in Simple Challenge

No MoneyWelcome to this week’s Simple Challenge! To check out other simple challenges, please visit the Simple Challenge category.

The road to simplicity can be a difficult path at times. Attempting to travel it alone can be frustrating. That is why I have created the Simple Sapien Simple Challenge series to unite simplicity addicts such as yourself! Ok, you might not be an addict like me, but you are reading this article so I assume you want to simplify your life at least a little bit. If we can rally this simple living community and take steps towards simplicity together I think it will make the process that much easier.

Be sure to let us know how you are handling the periodic challenges in the comments section. Have questions? Need tips? Need help? Need inspiration? Need to vent? Post it in the comments!

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