Cindy Whitmoyer
10/24/2018 1:30 PM
Improving my lifestyle in order sustain good health as I age.
Cindy Whitmoyer
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 499 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO140minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO150minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO900minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Cindy's actions
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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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Cindy Whitmoyer 10/24/2018 4:27 PMHoping I can keep up these challenges even after our Ecochallenge is over. -
Cindy Whitmoyer 10/24/2018 1:38 PMWoot! Not as addicted to social media as I thought. -
Cindy Whitmoyer 10/24/2018 1:36 PMWow, amazed at the number of plastic bags I didn't need when making more of an effort to use reusable bags. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in my CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Cindy Whitmoyer 10/24/2018 1:22 PMBe pro-active with educating people about candidates who care about the environment, health care and education. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?
Cindy Whitmoyer 10/24/2018 8:03 AMI have made a point to keep reusable bags in my car at all times. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Cindy Whitmoyer 10/24/2018 8:01 AMA simple thing but I have been making a greater effort to turn off the water when brushing my teeth. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Limit Social MediaSocial 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?
Cindy Whitmoyer 10/24/2018 7:58 AMBy giving up time on social media, I was able to be more productive around the house and give additional attention to my pets. -
Cindy Whitmoyer 10/24/2018 7:55 AMWhat a feeling of calm it has been to take time to "smell the roses" and enjoy the beauty of nature each day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Practice Gratitude for EarthKathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How do we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?
Cindy Whitmoyer 10/24/2018 7:51 AMAgreed. As the midterm elections approach, feeling grateful to live in a country based on democracy, I believe there is a moral obligation for all citizens to exercise their right to vote.