Brian Glur

LHB

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
596 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

10

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

1,080

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

570

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

90

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

60

minutes

spent outdoors

Brian's actions

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Avoid refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Choose LED Bulbs

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?

Brian Glur 10/23/2018 7:12 AM

Lightbulbs are a good first step but in our current age we have so many electronics plugged in that are constantly running. Making sure these are off when not in use and/or connected to smart power strips is another helpful step.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Try a New Way to Prep

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

Brian Glur 10/23/2018 7:09 AM

Growing up, my grandparents were big into canning and pickling food. My favorites were the pickles and carrots. As an adult I haven't tried canning but it's definitely something I'm interested in trying.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Go for a Daily Walk

Fresh 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?

Brian Glur 10/18/2018 6:48 AM

I usually take two walks a day, one at noon and one at 3pm. It definitely helps regain focus and refresh the mind, leading to better work.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

Brian Glur 10/18/2018 6:46 AM

Taking a long walk through a large park without a cell phone is a great opportunity to unwind and feel a part of nature. Our lives are so easily caught up in social media, news, and politics, we definitely need to unplug more often.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Healthy Sleep

Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

Brian Glur 10/18/2018 6:44 AM

I started going to bed earlier in an effort to get more sleep. I drink less coffee and have an easier time getting up in the morning!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Avoid refined sugar

Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?

Brian Glur 10/15/2018 6:46 AM

I was addicted to sugar and usually do a good job of avoided added sugars in general, but this challenge has given me a reason to completely avoid snacks in the break room.

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