Tina Spencer
"Learn more and do more!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 667 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO252gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
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UP TO21minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO21minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Tina's actions
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
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 1 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
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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Tina Spencer 10/24/2018 11:35 AMAwesome challenge!!!!!!!! -
Tina Spencer 10/11/2018 11:39 AMI am blown away by all of the little things I've learned or re-discovered since starting this challenge! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
Tina Spencer 10/11/2018 11:32 AMFood sovereignty puts the "power" of creating food back where it belongs, where it started, in nature by indigenous people creating and managing their own food systems!-
Tina Spencer 10/11/2018 11:40 AMI am amazed by all of the connections within "sustainability"!
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Tina Spencer 10/09/2018 7:59 AM
This challenge has taught me so much already! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
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Tina Spencer 10/08/2018 6:40 AMI completely forgot to check in over the weekend :( -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
Tina Spencer 10/05/2018 7:38 AMWow!! I would've never guessed how much waste I accumulate. This challenge was a definite eye opening experience! -
Tina Spencer 10/04/2018 7:31 AMGood morning everyone!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Collect Rain WaterTrace the water that flows down the drain from your house to the largest body of water nearby. What is the route it takes?
Tina Spencer 10/03/2018 11:58 AMIs the largest body of water the big puddle at the end of my driveway or the lake at the end of Gilmore Lake road? Either way, the water drains eastward to both!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Conserve Toilet WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Tina Spencer 10/03/2018 11:53 AMI don't know yet what a sustainable water future would like but I am amazed at how much water is saved by not flushing every time!