Marissa Alcala
4/14/2021 11:49 AM
when you practice mindfulness, you are better able to be conscious of your place in the environment and make decisions that will help in the long run of life.
Marissa Alcala
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1,885minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO1,330minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,110minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO390minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1,110minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO31plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO40more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Marissa's actions
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
I will spend 10 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Simplicity
Mindfulness Practice
I will spend 5 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Practice Loving-Kindness MeditationHow can practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation be helpful to the health of the environment?
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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?
Marissa Alcala 3/21/2021 12:43 PMIt does ring true, I sat outside at the beach and watched the water a little bit and it just made me feel good. I feel that cultures that aren't stuck inside or on electronics all the time are overall more happy -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Marissa Alcala 3/21/2021 12:40 PMIts fun to learn and share new things/ workout advice from friends. It helps with motivation and support :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Marissa Alcala 3/17/2021 6:48 PMit made me feel good to grab a cup of fruit from the stu instead of my usual bag of chips. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Mindfulness PracticeWhat best helped you with your Mindfulness Practice? How does Mindfulness keep you grounded and sustain your work with compassion?
Marissa Alcala 3/17/2021 6:47 PMIt really helps to take some time for myself between classes whether that be a small moment of silence or the walk between classes to feel grounded and try to release a little bit of stress whenever possible. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity De-Clutter My Home or Dorm RoomHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?
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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 reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? 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 create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Marissa Alcala 3/17/2021 6:11 PMAshley and I keep our reusable bags by the door so that we don't forget them when we go to the store. If we do forget, we try to stay away from plastic. -
Marissa Alcala 3/17/2021 6:04 PMHello friends I <3 you
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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?
Marissa Alcala 3/17/2021 6:03 PMI would like to not have to rely on using social media to fall asleep.
