Ellie Hoffmann

driftless angels

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
375 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

280

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

675

minutes

being mindful

Ellie's actions

Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water 5-Minute Showers

Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?

Ellie Hoffmann 10/09/2018 9:29 PM

The next step would be to reduce the amount of water I use to clean dishes and brush my teeth. I need to remember to only use as much water as I need because most of time the water can be off while still cleaning all that needs to be cleaned.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?

Ellie Hoffmann 10/09/2018 9:26 PM

When I go out to eat with a friend, I definitely focus more on them than I do on my phone or the TV in the dining room and it helps me to be more present just in the conversation. And when I am by myself, it just gives me time to relax and think about my day and to say a little prayer. It just brings me more happiness rather than just shoving my face with food while looking at a blank screen.

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