Alexandra Gamboa
8/13/2021 11:31 AM
Being creative is necessary when practicing simplicity because you need to think of ways to best utilize food and products. Like how to re use them or make them last longer
Alexandra Gamboa
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,849 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO420gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1,610minutesspent exercising
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UP TO905minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO458minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO19poundswaste composted
Alexandra's actions
Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
Community
Host A Watch Party
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Health
Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
I will spend 5 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 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.
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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Alexandra Gamboa 8/17/2021 8:41 PMI have been trying to plan more meals by coming up with cooking ideas and then buying the ingredients. Instead of buying a lot of other random food items. -
Alexandra Gamboa 8/17/2021 8:35 PMI purchased recycled paper towels from Target, the brand ever spring. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Host A Watch PartyWhat did you learn about in the documentary you watched? How did it make you feel?
Alexandra Gamboa 8/12/2021 12:26 PMI watched the Food Inc documentary with my family and it was great to see them thinking about how they can make a difference and want to consume less meat.
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Alexandra Gamboa 8/10/2021 12:36 PMI got my family to get together last night and watch Food Inc. It's a documentary that shows the horrible way animals in the food industry are treated and where your food comes from. When I first saw it in 7th grade, it completely changed my perspective on "fast food" and has made me more aware of where my food comes from. 10/10 recommend you watch it! (It can be graphic, but it's eye opening) -
Alexandra Gamboa 8/07/2021 5:46 PMI went for a walk on the beach today and was picking up trash along the way. I saw a lot of fishing line in the water and stuck in the seaweed as well. Next time I'll try to remember to bring a knife or something because I couldn't untangle the lines.-
Professor Morrell 8/09/2021 9:48 PMproud of you, yes, great idea to bring scissors!
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Alexandra Gamboa 8/06/2021 1:05 PMI looked up some meal ideas on pinterest from Trajer Joes and went shopping yesterday and was able to plan 4 meals and pre cook two of them -
Alexandra Gamboa 7/29/2021 12:55 PMPlanning out my meals for the week or even for the next day has helped me to eat healthier, save money, and create less waste. -
Alexandra Gamboa 7/28/2021 5:03 PMToday at work I started asking people picking up their orders if they needed chopsticks and utensils so I wouldn't give them some with their order if they didn't need it. A few people said they didn't need anything so that was able to reduce a little waste. -
Alexandra Gamboa 7/27/2021 12:13 PMI've been working on shopping more mindfully and this has helped me save money and be less wasteful