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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Gavin Hefner

South Caldwell High School

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 312 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    660
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    495
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    330
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    33
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    public official or leader
    contacted

Gavin's actions

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Express My Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Create Your Own Action

Run challenge

Run at least 15 minutes a day To help me get in shape

COMPLETED 11
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?


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    Gavin Hefner 10/04/2018 7:34 AM
    good this challenge is helping with everyday eco choices
  • 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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    Gavin Hefner 10/04/2018 7:31 AM
    You taste the food more and you savor the food more
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Less Screen Time
    What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?

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    Gavin Hefner 10/04/2018 7:30 AM
    That I felt better mentally
    Sometimes
    Go outside or with family
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Healthy Sleep
    Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

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    Gavin Hefner 10/04/2018 7:23 AM
    Go to sleep earlier and wake up earlier
    Paying attention to the clock
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle
    While water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?

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    Gavin Hefner 10/04/2018 7:19 AM
    Convenience  of the water bottle, don't buy water bottle use tap