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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Sheri Duyao

Columbia Bank

"Let's Make a Difference - Together! Be the Change"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 308 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    0.0
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Sheri's actions

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

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
    Waste Go Paperless
    Reducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?

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    Sheri Duyao 10/24/2018 2:55 PM
    Most of my bills are on estatement now. Yes! This is a very freely experience.  I would love to know how to eliminate all the junk mail I receive. IE; credit card applications and mailers.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
    What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

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    Sheri Duyao 10/24/2018 1:45 PM
    Our excessive trash that is not biodegradable and pollution.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Weekly Meal Planning
    An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?

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    Sheri Duyao 10/24/2018 1:35 PM
    It does not surprise me!  I know how easy it its to have food go bad on you.  It took me a while to "downsize" my food purchasing after my son left for school.  I buy primarily fresh fruits and veggies - I've got it down now!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Eat Mindfully
    Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?

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    Sheri Duyao 10/15/2018 3:55 PM
    I have been making a very mindful choice in sitting down to eat.  And when I eat I am taking my time and not rushing.  Food is more enjoyable and I am more aware of my hunger vs craving.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants
    How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?

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    Sheri Duyao 10/15/2018 3:53 PM
    I have stopped looking at the weekly ads and mailers that come in the mail.  It gets quite overwhelming this time of year with the Holiday season upon us. Then when considering a purchase I am not being impulsive, I am taking time to consider if it is something I really NEED.

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      Melissa Hayes 10/16/2018 2:03 PM
      What a great idea.  I'm going to start putting the weekly ads and mailers directly in the recycling pile.  Thank you
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity De-Clutter My Home
    How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?

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    Sheri Duyao 10/15/2018 3:28 PM
    My daughter suggested for every new thing I acquire - I should donate an item.

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    Sheri Duyao 10/15/2018 3:26 PM
      A little slow on my part.  Just Because I forget to check in!

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    Sheri Duyao 10/03/2018 5:51 PM
    Today is day one!  I selected several challenges that I find relevant and can work into my daily actions.