Monica Leon
"To learn, challenge my thinking, and change my behaviors. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 168 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO175minutesspent exercising
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO24plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Monica's actions
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 4 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Buy Used Clothes
I will spend 45 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk for 25 minutes each day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
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 QUESTIONSimplicity Buy Used ClothesDo people with economic privilege have a responsibility to consume and own less? How can the concept of "reduce" be presented to those who may be struggling to have enough food, clothes, shelter?
Monica Leon 10/06/2018 8:26 AMPeople with economic privilege have the LARGEST responsibility to consume less, because they are the ones who have the natural ability to consume the most. The concept of “reduce” can be shared with those who have the least by partnering with organizations who reside to get them the items that they need, so that waste is minimized. -
Monica Leon 10/06/2018 8:05 AMToday is the first time I’ve logged in to record my daily challenges! Here’s to hoping it becomes a habit! ☺️ -
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?
Monica Leon 10/06/2018 8:04 AMI like to walk with my preschooler and my ten month old to start my day when I am not at work. It is refreshing, invigorating, and a great way to spend some time thinking about what I need to get done for the day. I also enjoy the time to have conversation with my toddler. It keeps him engaged and I get to learn about what things he is thinking about. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity De-Clutter My HomeHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
Monica Leon 10/06/2018 8:02 AMIt used to be very easy to keep from accumulating things, because I had two kids and lived in an900sq ft condo. Now that we live in a large house, it is harder to keep from getting things.and filling the space. It takes mindfulness to realize what is necessary and what is not. I love participating in my local Buy Nothing group to share as well as find treasures.