faith perez
10/10/2018 11:33 AM
Well i don't have solar panels but its way more better to use because its natural energy from the sun. Also in my home using the light less is helpful with bills.
faith perez
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participant impact
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UP TO300minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO179minutesspent outdoors
faith's actions
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 300 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 6 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 179 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
faith perez 10/10/2018 11:25 AMI can throw away plastic bottles in the recycling bin and not always having the water running. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Do Nature ActivitiesWhat did you observe while spending time outside -- through sight, sound, smell and touch?
faith perez 10/10/2018 11:22 AMI observed that outside smells fresh, it looks amazing especially going to a big park you see a lot of nature.The sound outside is kind of noisy due to kids playing and being loud. Touch is very simple the air is cool and touching grass is so soft. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "...our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." Respond to Berry's assertion.
faith perez 10/10/2018 11:19 AMNot everyone believes that they have a relationship with the universe it depends in their religion and practices. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider 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?
faith perez 10/10/2018 11:15 AMI usually get 4 to 5 hours of sleep a day and i would like to have at least 8 hours a day. what i find successful is when im getting ready for bed at around 10:30 i put my phone on the charger away from me so i wont be tempted to use it and not be able to sleep.-
faith perez 10/10/2018 11:37 AMI slept all day Saturday though -
Andres Alegria 10/10/2018 11:35 AMI usually get about 7 to 8 hours of sleep I would like to sleep 9 to 10 hours. I will not focus so much on my phone -
Elicia Rosen-Fox 10/10/2018 11:20 AMFaith, only 4 to 5 hours! You need more!
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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?
faith perez 10/05/2018 11:23 AMI can call my siblings to help me or i even tell the person behind the counter if i can come back to get my stuff after getting my own bag.