We Are From The Earth

We Are From The Earth is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to empower people to cultivate compassion and live a socially conscious lifestyle.

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One way to find happiness today:
🧘🏻‍♀️ Find 30 minutes for yourself to be active. Do yoga, go for a walk, dance, play with a pet, run- anything!
🎖It may be hard to get started, but think of the way you are going to feel when you are done. It’s so worth it. 💕

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EMERGENCY FUNDS 🚨
📖 Definition: set aside money to help avoid credit card debt from covering unexpected bills
🔎 Where to put it: a low-risk account with minimal fees & no penalties, like a savings account
🏦 How much: at least 3 - 6 months’ worth of income

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Why start tomorrow when you could start today?

💸 Get your spending under control
💡 Take advantage of free things or discounts
📋 Plan out your shopping BEFORE you go to the store, in your notes app or on a paper
🚰 Invest in a home water filter to save on bottled water

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WAYS TO SAVE:
📝 Create a monthly budget & track expenses
❌ Cancel unused subscriptions
🧾 Don’t autosave your credit card for online shopping
🛒 Try generic brands
🍳 Prepare meals at home

Link to a free personal finance app (not sponsored/affiliated)
https://t.co/M5HEUg8SsE

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The first rule of personal finance is that it’s not personal and it’s not financial. It’s about your ability to make ten changes and not get too depressed over it.
-James Altucher

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#GovernmentPolicy is a topic that maybe doesn’t interest everyone, but it’s still important to be informed on your country’s policies, as they will affect you!

We will be providing ways to stay educated with correct information this week. Stay tuned 🤩🤩

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What are your favorite productivity apps❓
Some cool ones to look into:

🌱 Forest: helps reduce time spent on phone
🧠 Focus Time Management: uses the Pomodoro method to improve your focus
🔥 Streaks: tracks habits & helps you reach your goals/check off your to-do lists

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How many jobs can be done at home?🤔

According to researchers at the University of Chicago earlier this month, 37 percent of U.S. jobs can plausibly be performed at home. 👩🏼‍💻🧑🏽‍💻

Read their article here:
https://t.co/pxZlOVZymi

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#DidYouKnow working from home for half the week is estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 54 million tons?🌿🌎 (Global Workforce Analytics)

#climate #environment #greenhousegas #globalwarming

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Making a plan for your day can help provide structure and productivity that we lack when staying at home.

Here’s an example!
🔘 morning jog 9:30am
🔘 eat breakfast 10am
🔘 take a shower 11am
🔘 remote work from 11:30 - 5:30pm
🔘 dinner 6pm

What’s your daily plan today? 📝

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Have you ever impulsively online shopped while stressed?🙋🏻‍♀️🛍

If you said yes, you’re alongside 52% of Americans!

Unnecessary spending instincts can be damaging mentally & financially. So, channel your impulse into a #selfcare practice first- like reading or yoga!💆‍♂️

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Today’s tip for staying positive at home:

💪 Set aside time to exercise!
🧠 There are many ways to exercise while at home, from body weight exercises to neighborhood jogs and dance apps.
🏃‍♀️ Exercise improves your mood so you can be more productive when you work again!

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Does working from home take a mental toll?

According to author & former clinical psychologist Dr. Alice Boyes, yes: because for most people, nobody is dictating when you show up, how you dress, where you sit, when you eat and how you work. At home, it’s everyone for themselves!

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What exactly is a refurbished phone? 🤳🏻

➖ a phone that had issues, so it was fixed & is now sold again as a “refurbished” item!

Aim to buy “manufacturer refurbished” (original manufacturer fixed it, as opposed to a third party) 3rd party may work too- just shop carefully👍

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Is your phone is beyond repair? 😔📵

Consider buying a second-hand or refurbished model!
As well as slashing the carbon footprint, you’ll also save a lot of money! 💰

Make sure that you buy from a trusted retailer! 🔒👍

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What problems exist in the mobile phone industry?

RECYCLING: toxic chemicals in phones are dangerous to dispose of, & when they are, it’s often in developing countries with lower labor costs/environmental standards

♻️ Try to recycle instead!
🏪 Many stores have bins for this!

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What problems exist in the mobile phone industry?

CHILD LABOR: Apple & Samsung both use smartphone batteries made by child labor.

🌍 Congo (African nation) produces 1/2 the world’s cobalt
🤳🏻 Apple & Samsung STILL won’t tell us if their cobalt supply chains involve child labor

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What problems exist in the mobile phone industry?

First, CONFLICT MINERALS: minerals & metals used to make smartphones & other high-tech devices.
🚸 They are found in areas controlled by armed groups.
❗️So, the mining & illegal trade of these resources fuels vicious conflict.

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Want to learn more about the Fairphone and other ethical phones?

We recommend checking out the review database below! It has great, detailed information about various ethical phones📱👍 (we are not affiliated with this site)

https://t.co/o7m7eFxfQu

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Who could the @Fairphone be useful for?

📲 Someone who drops or breaks their phone a lot
📲 Someone who doesn’t use their phone often + is looking for an ethical, minimalistic solution to suit their needs
📲 Someone who is willing to pay a little extra