Michael Heck
10/04/2018 7:51 AM
I like fruits, vegetables and honey.
Michael Heck
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 686 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO105minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO21peoplehelped
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UP TO88pounds of CO2have been saved
Michael's actions
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Michael Heck 10/04/2018 7:48 AMWe are looking at updating our siding and other portions of our house to make it more energy efficient. -
Michael Heck 10/04/2018 7:17 AMWhat I thought would be an easy challenge "Leave work after only 8 hours" is actually difficult, I find myself checking out chat programs that my team uses while at home to assure I am not missing anything -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Help OthersIn your opinion, how do social inequalities diminish a strong sense of community?
Michael Heck 10/04/2018 6:45 AMThe American culture has placed great value on the "American Dream" the two cars, house, family thing that many, including myself, have chased. Because of this value society tends to have a poor view of people who fall short of obtaining these "Goals" no matter if it is due to illness, loss of job, or disability. If someone has not or does not seem to be chasing these goal we tend to think of them as "other" (weirdos, lazy, freeloaders, etc.) instead of reaching out to them and offering what help we can. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Join my Neighborhood AssociationHow can your community support inclusive decision making?
Michael Heck 10/04/2018 6:26 AMBy making sure to ask open ended questions and assure that everyone has a voice. Put important things to a vote of the entire community rather than just a select few. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Michael Heck 10/03/2018 11:59 AMEmotions, as a guy we were brought up to believe that men, REAL MEN, don't show emotions. This has been proven unhealthy and it is something I need to reflect on, healthy ways to express emotions. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Work-Life BalanceIs practicing work-life balance difficult to do? How does it feel when you first begin? How does this feel for you after 21 days?
Michael Heck 10/03/2018 11:40 AMIt is very difficult to practice work-life balance, the drive to do the best we can at work and to meet deadlines is something that can and does affect work life balance. I embrace the Agile methodologies because they are about getting some of that back. It feels wrong at some level to not be putting in a 50+ hour work week at the beginning because we have been conditioned that is the norm and we should be giving that much to the company but as time goes by you will find that with only 40 hours a week you are more productive, happier, and more creative in your solutions because you have the time with loved ones or hobbies that you crave. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?