Anna Carlson
"Conscious imperfect sustainable living now."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,059 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO190minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO492minutesspent exercising
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UP TO125minutesspent learning
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UP TO325minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO15minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO270minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO10plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO15more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO1.0water collection systeminstalled
Anna'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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Learn More about Food Apartheid
What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 10 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 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 45 minute(s) each day.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
I will spend 15 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
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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Anna Carlson 5/17/2021 9:42 PMI collect rainwater for my plants! It helps save a ton of water and it's good because some times San Diego tap water can be harsh on the plants. -
Anna Carlson 4/05/2021 8:11 AMIn Flex we've had a water shortage in one of the washing machines, forcing us to be better at conserving it. -
Anna Carlson 4/04/2021 3:09 PMEaster sunrise service was a great time of reflection and peace. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Anna Carlson 3/30/2021 2:46 PMI did a HIT cardio workout and I am surfing this afternoon. It's too nice out to be inside-can't wait for mental health day tomorrow! -
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?
Anna Carlson 3/27/2021 10:06 AMI started a little house plant micro habitat. It brings me peace and I grow basil.