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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Jocelyn Buchholtz

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"Keep this planet and your body healthy!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 611 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    0.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    225
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    900
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    3.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted

Jocelyn's actions

Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Join An Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Avoid refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Advocate for More Food Options

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 Needs Vs. Wants
    How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?

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    Jocelyn Buchholtz 10/16/2018 9:03 AM
    In this complex world it's rare to find simplicity. Practicing different ways of life that are different from other people makes you unique and special. I think people get so caught up on being like everyone else that we don't step back and think. about who we actually are. Sometimes it's better to live a simple life.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Avoid refined sugar
    Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?

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    Jocelyn Buchholtz 10/16/2018 8:57 AM
    I wouldn't say I was "addicted" to sugar but I definitely ate more than I needed and now I feel healthier and better without it on a daily basis.
  • 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?

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    Jocelyn Buchholtz 10/15/2018 12:34 PM
    I feel refreshed. I've noticed that I don't need it to fill in the free time that I have in my day on social media because there are other things I could be doing. I've been getting more things done like my homework since I don't let my phone distract me. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Meditate
    What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?

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    Jocelyn Buchholtz 10/15/2018 12:32 PM
    I want to start reflecting more of my time on the happy things that exist in my life. If you spend your time worried about everything bad that can happen then it could stop you from living your best life.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Try a New Way to Prep
    Canning 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?

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    Jocelyn Buchholtz 10/11/2018 2:06 PM
    I love watermelon, apples, and oranges. I would definitely preserve these fruits for later in the year.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    Jocelyn Buchholtz 10/11/2018 2:03 PM
    Practicing gratitude can help you appreciate everything you have in life. If the people out there who have a full life can maybe eventually give to those who don't have as much this world might be a little better.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Advocate for More Food Options
    Given the impact of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers on both the natural world and our food systems, what do you think about the use of these products in agriculture?

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    Jocelyn Buchholtz 10/11/2018 1:59 PM
    I think it's harming our health and the environment. The industries use it to make more profit because the materials can enhance plant growth and quality. But, at the end of the day I strongly believe that a healthy world is better than making more money and this is something our country isn't understanding yet.