Holli Possehl
10/17/2018 6:54 AM
What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
I would like to invest more time reflecting on as me as a person as a whole.
Holli Possehl
POINTS TOTAL
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- 614 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO168minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO130minutesspent learning
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UP TO420minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO63plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Holli's actions
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 25 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 20 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 8 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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 MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
Holli Possehl 10/17/2018 6:51 AMHow is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
I think that being creative when practicing simplicity is necessary because it can make things fun to learn and it also can make you see another side of something. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Recycle Everything I CanWhat have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
Holli Possehl 10/17/2018 6:48 AMWhat I learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling is that they can only allow is Aluminum cans ,Aluminum scrap ,Corrugated cardboard,Glass containers, Newsprint | Mixed paper, Office paper
Other items that may be recycled include:
Cereal, cake, cracker boxes,Plastic bottles,Magazines,Tin/steel cans.
What you can drop off or ship to certain places are like Most plastics: plastic bags, grocery bags, produce bags, ziplock bags, and some cereal bags. You can also drop off news papers, and some package bags,cardboard ,etc.
What is not recycled in my area would be like carpets, furniture, books (some), batteries, window glass, etc.
What is the most difficult part of recycling for me is that I would accidentally put something in the recycling when its not suppose to. -
Holli Possehl 10/11/2018 1:19 PMI joined the challenge because I thought that this way I could make a difference. I choose the challenges where I needed to work on more as a person.-
Bethany Gangestad-Birk 10/17/2018 7:08 AMHave you seen many improvements in the last two weeks? Do you think the goals you chose are things you will continue with once the challenge is over?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my HomeTo what extent do you believe that environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Holli Possehl 10/11/2018 1:16 PMSo lets say someone has Asthma pollution could be a huge factor and could make the person sick or their Asthma worse. Just in general breathing in hard chemicals can hurt everyone's lungs and could cause cancer. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
Holli Possehl 10/09/2018 7:43 AMI practice my self care by getting regular appointments yearly. I also watch what I eat and start to eat healthier -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider 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?
Holli Possehl 10/09/2018 7:42 AMI would like to shift my sleep patterns by making a bed time for myself. What I find to be more successful in this action is if start winding down after a certain time and get my kids in a sleeping schedule that way I can relax and fall asleep better. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Holli Possehl 10/09/2018 7:37 AMwhat concerns me the most is that people don't really knowing what they are doing to this planet They can be very careless and think that it is okay to not recycle or they are careless where they are putting there trash. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?