Mirella Bennett
10/23/2018 1:17 PM
My community can support inclusive decision making by having more options that are free.
Mirella Bennett
""A champion is defined, not by their wins, but by how they can recover when they fall""
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 628 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO210minutesspent exercising
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,400minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO42plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Mirella's actions
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 10 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 40 minute(s)
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Mirella Bennett 10/24/2018 1:10 PMThis challenge was very fun. :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Join my Neighborhood AssociationHow can your community support inclusive decision making?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn More about Food DesertsWhat are the implications of access to nutritious food for a community?
Mirella Bennett 10/23/2018 1:11 PMThe implications of access to nutritious food for a community are that farmer's markets happen, farmers work hard and, people use good food in their foods. (Not just junk foods) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Less Screen TimeWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
Mirella Bennett 10/19/2018 12:50 PMI had a ton of homework so I don't really care when i'm not on my phone. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Choose Organic IngredientsCan organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?
Mirella Bennett 10/19/2018 12:47 PMI will still be able to make it so i'm not as chilly but its easier to use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Limit Social MediaSocial media is a great way to keep us connected with loved ones, makes us laugh, and helps us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days now, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Mirella Bennett 10/18/2018 12:34 PMI like doing this because I have homework so I don't really care when i'm not on social media. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go for a Daily WalkFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Mirella Bennett 10/18/2018 12:32 PMI like taking a walk for a little bit every day because I love the polluted environment and the smell of gas.-
Lora Jones 10/20/2018 7:58 PMGreat point! Can't wait for the winter rain to come and clean out the air.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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Mirella Bennett 10/11/2018 12:35 PMI'm so excited to start these challenges! and earn 5 points