Susan Lantz
10/11/2018 2:20 PM
This is easy for me to do when dining alone, but more difficult when planning meals for the family.
Susan Lantz
"I strive to be more thoughtful and mindful in my eco-related activities"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 315 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO14disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO52meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Susan's actions
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 01 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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 QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than in other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Susan Lantz 10/10/2018 10:25 AMMy Starbucks order is already written on my reusable mug, which makes my time in the line easier and quicker! Double bonus for also being eco-conscious. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Susan Lantz 10/08/2018 10:48 AMI enjoy pausing for the purpose of positive thinking ... thinking of blessings, of why I am thankful, of reasons to be grateful. It always grounds me and helps me refocus my energy on what really matters. -
Susan Lantz 9/25/2018 10:49 AMAlthough I try to be very eco-friendly in my thoughts, actions, and behaviors, I appreciate the chance to be more mindful and intentional of these activities. I look forward to this challenge.