Olivia Cervantez
"To make every day about something bigger than myself. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 581 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO330minutesspent exercising
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UP TO6.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO940minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO25minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO860minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO49plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Olivia's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 10 minute(s)
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Nature
Planting Saplings
My goal is to help my University plant 400 saplings by the end of April.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 60 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.
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 QUESTIONSimplicity Limit Social MediaSocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also create echo chambers and take more time than we realize or intend to give. After completing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Olivia Cervantez 4/23/2021 10:11 AMIt really is easy to fall down a rabbit hole when on social media. I noticed it was hard to limit my time at first, but now I have other things I can focus on. I have also noticed there really is no need to spend hours on social media. -
Olivia Cervantez 4/23/2021 10:00 AMI am sad the Eco-Challenge event is coming to an end. It was a lot of fun! Seeing what daily actions can make a difference. I think it really opened my eyes to how much of an impact one person can make. Thanks for making the Eco-Challenge happen. I hope we do it next year too! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Less Screen TimeWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
Olivia Cervantez 4/21/2021 3:34 PMI didn't find it hard to do other things because the weather is so nice. When the weather starts to get bad again and I spend more time inside I think it will be difficult to fill my time with other things. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Olivia Cervantez 4/20/2021 12:20 PMOften times when water is not filtered I do not want to drink it, especially if it smells like chlorine. However, this is an easy fix, water bottle filling stations have filters, this helps a lot. I personally think it is a hassle to have one-use bottles laying around all the time, so I avoid using them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
Olivia Cervantez 4/20/2021 12:15 PMThe time I spent outdoors today was in an outdoor lab. This enhanced my knowledge of my surroundings. Spending time outside also gives one a break from the boring screen we look at all day. -
Olivia Cervantez 4/17/2021 7:50 PMToday was beautiful. It's nice to enjoy the warm air before it starts to rain again. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Olivia Cervantez 4/14/2021 2:28 PMThey are the reason why we are here today and they will be the reason why we are here tomorrow. Without pollinators we are nothing. We will lose everything. -
Olivia Cervantez 4/14/2021 2:26 PMI was able to go on a 30-minute walk, out in the sun today. While I was outside I really came to appreciate the breeze and smell of the earth. I did not know I would miss something like this so much until now. -
Olivia Cervantez 4/07/2021 1:57 PMYesterday was a lot of fun. It was great seeing so many people outside enjoying the sun! -
Olivia Cervantez 4/07/2021 1:57 PMYesterday was a lot of fun. It was great seeing so many people outside enjoying the sun!