Ecochallenge.org

2018 People's Ecochallenge

October 3 - October 24, 2018

Marty Troyer

Houston Mennonite Church

"For World Peace"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
525 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

energy audit

conducted
UP TO

510

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

60

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

700

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

384

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

13

whole food meals

consumed

Marty's actions

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 32 minute(s)

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Visit a Waste Management Facility

I will spend at least 30 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Meditate

What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?

Marty Troyer 10/15/2018 12:04 PM

"Fill your minds with beauty and truth. Meditate on whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is good, whatever is virtuous and praiseworthy." That's what Paul said in Phil 4. A great list!

I have found the meditative music in worship lately to be very, very helpful. Giving yourself the time to think, with no need to produce anything, makes me relax all through my body.
I want to reflect more on how to be a non-anxious parent.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Limit Social Media

Social media is a great way to keep us connected with loved ones, makes us laugh, and helps us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days now, how do you feel? What do you notice?

Marty Troyer 10/15/2018 11:52 AM

Facebook asked me today, in a one question survey, "Does facebook make the world better?" My answer was basically yes and no. Like most things, it was created good, has fallen, and can be redeemed or weaponized.
Keeping facebook at arms length has made me healthier and more stable. What started as a facebook fast months ago has become a habit now. And FYI, if you post something important on facebook, please don't assume I know about it.

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Marty Troyer 10/09/2018 6:33 AM

Sleeping more is one of my daily commitments. Last night I told Hannah that I think that has genuinely benefited how I feel. I'm glad the ecochallenge put that bug in my head. Thanks Clarke for keeping us inspired!

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- Clarke Ohlendorf 10/24/2018 12:56 PM
  
  Have I kept you inspired, Marty? That's good to know! Glad to do what I can. :-)
  
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Marty Troyer 10/05/2018 6:52 AM

Is writing here a "check in"? Is that what they mean?
My big office windows often mean that I can work without lights on. And it's interesting but Thrive has from day 1 made it a point to keep their room lights off when possible. It's part of their curriculum!

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- Clarke Ohlendorf 10/05/2018 8:48 PM
  
  Nope, these are the "posts." Checking in is when you push the buttons for each of the actions you did for the day. Unfortunately, most of our team isn't checking in, so we're way behind on potential points and knowing what folks are up to. ☹️
  
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Marty Troyer 9/26/2018 7:24 PM

Thanks everyone for inspiring me to live better! Creation care is neighbor care - Go Team!

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