Taylor Hoey

Across the Waters

"Green and Clean :)"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
313 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

180

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

45

minutes

being mindful

Taylor's 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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?

Taylor Hoey 10/24/2018 5:13 PM

This was definitely a struggle...especially grocery shopping! I (mostly) resisted the urge to buy unneccesary things like cookies, and tried to stay focused on only the necessary and healthy options.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

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

Taylor Hoey 10/24/2018 5:11 PM

I visited the Cylburn arboretum as my new place. It is a beautiful, however small, grounds with lovely flower gardens and trails. A nice escape from the city.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Meditate

What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?

Taylor Hoey 10/24/2018 5:10 PM

I would like to invest more time in reflecting on gratitude and positivity. Too often, I focus on the bad and let it drag me down. I would like to meditate more with a goal of creating a healthier mindset and outlook on life.

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Taylor Hoey 10/03/2018 2:47 PM

I was able to complete two daily challenges today! One of which was a 5 minute meditation. I was having a pretty bad day, but listening to a guided meditation really helped calm me down and move on from the day. I look forward to challenging myself to keep this up throughout the month!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Taylor Hoey 10/03/2018 2:35 PM

I sent a message to message to my best friend from college...it felt nice sending a "thank you for being a friend" message without any reason to. I know it'll brighten her day!

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