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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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sonja johnson

Lake ECOswego

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 564 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    8.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    630
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    660
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    300
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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

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 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    sonja johnson 10/24/2018 8:08 AM
    I 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 QUESTION
    Nature Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    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!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Volunteer in my Community
    What is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?

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    sonja johnson 10/24/2018 8:03 AM
    Planting trees was a LOT of fun as usual.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
    How does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?

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    sonja johnson 10/24/2018 8:02 AM
    I've been wanting to watch a movie called Dirt and this challenge helped me find time to do it!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant an Herb Garden
    Consider 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?

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    sonja johnson 10/12/2018 7:58 AM
    I'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 QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    sonja johnson 10/08/2018 7:58 AM
    Thanking people makes me happy
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Exercise Daily
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

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    sonja johnson 10/08/2018 7:57 AM
    It is good to stretch the muscles

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Spend Time Outside
    Rachel 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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    sonja johnson 10/08/2018 7:57 AM
    It is nice to get out and see the world
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Go for a Daily Walk
    How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

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    sonja johnson 10/08/2018 7:56 AM
    The fresh air clears my head
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use Reusable Bags
    What 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?

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    sonja johnson 10/08/2018 7:56 AM
    I carry bags in my car and use them