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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Jill Punches

Multnomah County

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 588 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    20
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    2.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    465
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    255
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    3.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    14
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Jill's actions

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 20 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Express My Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

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 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Join An Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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

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 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

    Jill Punches's avatar
    Jill Punches 10/15/2018 12:54 PM
    It helps to ground you when you are constantly shifting to a new normal.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Meet My Local Farmers
    When you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?

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    Jill Punches 10/15/2018 12:53 PM
    I shopped at the Astoria Farmer's market and really enjoyed meeting the people behind the products. In particular, I enjoyed sampling and buying a salsa and guacamole made by the family of the boy who staffed the table. He was maybe 10 years old. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health More Fruits and Veggies
    What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How can we start shifting from a meat-focused food culture to a more plant-based one?

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    Jill Punches 10/15/2018 12:49 PM
    I don't eat a lot of meat, so I can't answer the first question - and there are other cultures that are quite meat-focused, so I kind of don't like what I perceive as a  judgmental tone in the question. 

    A plant-based diet is energizing and I believe it brings more variety to our diet.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Buy From a Farmers Market
    What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

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    Jill Punches 10/15/2018 12:47 PM
    I don't eat beef and believe it reduces methane and helps protect water sources and keep soils in balance.

    Buying organic also protects the whole ecosystem.
  • 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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    Jill Punches 10/09/2018 4:17 PM
    I enjoy running with my friends 1-2 times a week.