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Could you live with less?

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A freelance writer narrates how she manages to live a simple life in a small city in Michigan. She lives in a house that is solar- and wood-heated with no microwave oven and dishwasher. Her primary motivation in living simply is the belief that technology places harm on Earth and its people.

Personal narratives, Housing, Environmental aspects, Dwellings, Technology, Freelance writers

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A week without weight

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The experience of living for a week without using scales to weigh oneself and eating anything is described. The day by day account reveals that worrying about weight is connected with identity and it is possible to accept your weight and feel good.

Psychological aspects, Body image, Body weight

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Could you live without a mirror for one week?

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Writer Lynn Ermann's experiences of living without a mirror for a week are described. Ermann's week without looking at her reflection cured her of obsessing too much about her appearance.

Usage, Behavior, Mirrors, Ermann, Lynn

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