Joanna Sznur-Oleksiewicz
"Become mother nature friend."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 977 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO5.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO850minutesspent exercising
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UP TO575minutesspent learning
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UP TO850minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO810minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO85plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Joanna's actions
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 60 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 5 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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 50-minute walk outside each day.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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 Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
Joanna Sznur-Oleksiewicz 10/24/2018 12:05 AMCreativity helps to spot the opportunity and use it in the funny way. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
Joanna Sznur-Oleksiewicz 10/24/2018 12:05 AMI feel the taste of the dinner.... have time to talk to my son. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Joanna Sznur-Oleksiewicz 10/24/2018 12:04 AMIf we don't ...we die... no food, no life... Even if we survive somehow the food will be ugly. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn More about Food DesertsWhat are the implications of access to nutritious food for a community?
Joanna Sznur-Oleksiewicz 10/24/2018 12:03 AMBetter health, possibly higher awareness around good quality food and how does that impacts our kids... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Joanna Sznur-Oleksiewicz 10/24/2018 12:01 AMQuinces are my favorite fruits I discovered 2 years ago ..... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Joanna Sznur-Oleksiewicz 10/24/2018 12:00 AMI love digging in the garden therefore I have small one. going out and doing some work there is something I love.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Joanna Sznur-Oleksiewicz 10/23/2018 11:57 PMI have stopped using white sugar and replaced by brown sugar. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
Joanna Sznur-Oleksiewicz 10/23/2018 11:55 PMI take enough sleep to ensure my well being is being maintained.-
julita isalska 10/24/2018 12:53 AMWay to go, Asia!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Joanna Sznur-Oleksiewicz 10/23/2018 11:55 PMI can spot small shops that I was not able to find when I was driving. I enjoy the beauty of the city, buildings, son and light wind.... -
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?
Joanna Sznur-Oleksiewicz 10/23/2018 11:53 PMA lot! We have damaged the mother nature so much that we will pay huge health penalties .... It must be stopped. We must care more about our environment.