sonja johnson
10/24/2018 8:04 AM
Finally went out to Mary's Woods which I've been meaning to do for some time. It's beautiful AND close to work!
sonja johnson
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 564 Total
Participant Impact
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up to300minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to630minutesspent exercising
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up to8.0hoursvolunteered
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to660minutesspent outdoors
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up to90minutesspent learning
sonja's Actions
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
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sonja johnson 10/24/2018 8:08 AMI signed up to reduce my screen time. Not a wise choice for a political junkie in an election year. Maybe I'll do better next year...... -
Reflection QuestionNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
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Reflection QuestionCommunity Volunteer in my CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
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Reflection QuestionFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
sonja johnson 10/24/2018 8:02 AMI've been wanting to watch a movie called Dirt and this challenge helped me find time to do it! -
Reflection QuestionFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider 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?
sonja johnson 10/12/2018 7:58 AMI've been meaning to do this for a while now so it was a good challenge. It will be nice to have fresh herbs in winter! -
Reflection QuestionHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
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Reflection QuestionHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
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Reflection QuestionNature Spend Time OutsideRachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
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Reflection QuestionNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
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Reflection QuestionWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?