Melanie Rohrbach
10/06/2018 8:18 PM
I'm not sure our primary purpose is "celebration," however, Father Berry makes a valid point about it having the ability to link humans with the universe/planet Earth. Nice thought.
Melanie Rohrbach
POINTS TOTAL
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- 626 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO570minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO360minutesspent exercising
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UP TO70minutesspent learning
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UP TO600minutesspent outdoors
Melanie's actions
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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.
Participant Feed
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Melanie Rohrbach 10/24/2018 6:52 AMThis was a fun exercise! Logging in everyday was a reminder to keep doing the things I needed to do and it kept me accountable. -
Melanie Rohrbach 10/19/2018 6:08 AMGetting the extra one hour of sleep each night has raised my energy levels considerably. I'm no longer too tired to exercise at the end of the day! -
Melanie Rohrbach 10/17/2018 6:40 AMI've found that getting an extra hour of sleep each night has made a real difference in my energy level throughout the day and also my ability to focus and accomplish more at work and at home. It didn't occur to me before that one small change could make such a big difference! -
Melanie Rohrbach 10/15/2018 6:49 AMI've found that of all of my challenges, my sleep habits have changed the most. It has made me much more aware of getting to bed at an earlier time so I can get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep as compared to 5 to 6 hours before. -
Melanie Rohrbach 10/10/2018 7:58 AMI am finding that I need to get my exercise in before work and/or over lunch because I am too tired at the end of the day.-
Susan Lantz 10/11/2018 2:23 PMI totally understand! I hope you are able to find the time in your busy day to do so over lunch. You deserve "you-time" during the day!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "...our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." Respond to Berry's assertion.
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Melanie Rohrbach 10/06/2018 8:07 PMI find that weekends are a little harder to keep on track with my challenges because daily routine is interrupted. -
Melanie Rohrbach 10/05/2018 12:32 PMThe challenge makes me more aware of the things I am doing and NOT doing. It gives a sense of accountability. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Melanie Rohrbach 10/04/2018 7:09 AMBy asking family and friends to come with me on my walks, even if the walking takes place at the mall! -
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?
Melanie Rohrbach 10/04/2018 7:07 AMStart to wind down earlier in the evening, usually by reading, and then I am relaxed and ready to sleep when I go to bed.