Joshua Davis
"To do the very best we can every single day."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 357 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO680minutesspent exercising
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO35minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO60minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO12plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO7.0whole food mealsconsumed
Joshua's actions
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Community
Host A Watch Party
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
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?
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
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.
Food
Whole Food Lifestyle
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
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 around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.
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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Simplicity
Core Values
We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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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Joshua Davis 3/12/2021 3:08 PMThis challenge really goes to show how much you can positively impact the world on a daily basis through simple alterations to your life. -
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?
Joshua Davis 3/11/2021 2:41 PMI have been trying to limit my social media usage for a few weeks and once you do it, you realize the time that you lose daily on these apps. You feel more refreshed in the morning if the first thing you look at is the sun rather than your phone screen. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Core ValuesWhat are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?
Joshua Davis 3/10/2021 5:37 PMMy core values are fairly simple, in no particular order they consist of
-my own well being
-my relationships with others
-my future
I determined these to be my core values because these are the things that I consider when making decisions. These are aspects of my life I look to take care of and nurture as much as possible. -
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?
Joshua Davis 3/10/2021 5:16 PMThe biggest barrier I face is questioning the cleanliness of water from public faucets. The majority of my plastic bottle use is when I am on the move because it is very easy to just grab a bottle wherever you go rather than bring one along. I could fight this by getting a Brita to filter my own water and just be vigilant on remembering my reusable bottle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Joshua Davis 3/10/2021 5:13 PMPracticing gratitude helps to give one a greater appreciation for the world. It allows one to be appreciative of what one has rather than what they could. Gratuity in your current place leads to aspirations towards a better future. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Joshua Davis 3/10/2021 2:42 PMWorking out with friends or family is an amazing way to make your workout more enjoyable. Playing a sport or doing an activity with someone else can make the time fly and make the workout much more fun. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Joyful MovementWhat's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?
Joshua Davis 3/10/2021 2:37 PMMy favorite physical activity is playing basketball. It definitely keeps my body moving and is a fantastic workout that is still enjoyable. -
Joshua Davis 3/10/2021 2:35 PMIt is still early in the challenge, but I think me and my team are off to a great start! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Joshua Davis 3/10/2021 2:34 PMI am a type 1 diabetic, so I am very familiar with recognizing and minimizing my refined sugars. I am proud to say that I am able to keep my sugar intake as low as possible on a daily basis. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Whole Food LifestyleMichael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this assertion?
Joshua Davis 3/10/2021 2:27 PMI agree with this statement 100%. Going straight through the source(farmer) benefits both the consumer and the producer. The food is much fresher and the farmer is gaining profit by not having to go through a middle man.