Lisa Clifton

West Linn Eco-Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
724 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

480

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

60

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

30

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

160

minutes

being mindful

Lisa's actions

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Use an Energy Meter

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

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

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?

Lisa Clifton 10/24/2018 7:24 PM

This has been a good EcoChallenge for me. I have worked hard on a number of things. I am still struggling to get myself to do my PT, but I will keep working at finding the time for it.
I am proud of our team and all that we have accomplished!

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Lisa Clifton 10/23/2018 7:35 PM

I hiked in the National Forest a few days ago, and it was peaceful. Have you ever seen or eaten chanterelle mushrooms that were dried in place (popped up after our brief rains and dried with the subsequent dry weather)? I saw lots of them and took home a few to eat. Hum, we all had some intestinal problems from that, so I wouldn't really recommend it. I'll try fresh ones next time.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant an Herb Garden

Consider 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?

Lisa Clifton 10/21/2018 6:10 PM

I don't have much sun in my yard. I observed where there was sunshine and installed some raised beds in that area. I can garden in spring and summer, but by Sept., there is little to no sun on my beds.
Now I am working to inspire my son to garden in his yard that has more sunshine. Thus, the new herb garden at his house.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Use an Energy Meter

How can you make your home more energy efficient?

Lisa Clifton 10/21/2018 6:05 PM

We have done a lot of things to our house over the last 10 years to increase insulation, seal gaps where air was escaping, changed to LED lights, etc. We are good at turning off lights, etc. not in use. Using the Kill-a-Watt did not give me any new insights as I hoped it would. I know the behavior changes that need to happen, but not everyone in my family is ready to or can make those changes right now.

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Lisa Clifton 10/15/2018 6:45 PM

I have been using a Kill-a-Watt meter. It is interesting, but I am finding that we don't have a lot of things plugged in that aren't in use. There is a TV that gets used a lot, but I don't think that will change because that family member just uses it a lot at this stage of their life. There are a few vampire loads but not too many.

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Lisa Clifton 10/14/2018 4:35 PM

One of my challenges in getting rid of things I am not using is that I think I should be able to get a little money for some of the more valuable things. But, I haven't had much success at selling them. I think I need to get over that, and remember that someone else will get some use and enjoyment out of them rather than them sitting in a garage or closet.

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- Sara Harding Mihm 10/17/2018 8:09 AM
  
  Lisa, I have the same challenge! I wonder if the key is to just pick *some* things to resell, and let everything else go.
  
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- Alex Mihm 10/15/2018 4:07 PM
  
  Oh man, if you could be a fly on the wall as Sara and I have --ahem-- calmly debated about how much selling vs. donating we should do when de-cluttering...
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

Lisa Clifton 10/13/2018 7:00 PM

Spending time outdoors orients me wherever I live. I like to notice where the sun rises and sets, know where north and south are, note major landmarks, even plants, etc. that I see every day on walks. All of these help me to feel a sense of place wherever I spend enough time.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Lisa Clifton 10/12/2018 7:48 PM

I love to walk with a friend to spend time with her while being outdoors and getting exercise. A hike in the woods, surfing with a friend, those are other ways to enjoy the exercise with someone else.

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- Miriam Reeber 10/14/2018 12:42 PM
  
  Hey Lisa, I would like to help you with this goal!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity De-Clutter My Home

How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?

Lisa Clifton 10/11/2018 7:52 PM

Things accumulate! Being aware, saying "no" to free stuff I don't really need, avoiding single use items, remembering how clutter stresses me out...these are all things for me to be mindful of.

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Lisa Clifton 10/08/2018 9:35 PM

I didn't do my meditation today. Hopefully, tomorrow!

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