Grace Lai
"to be more mindful of my consumption and personal habits."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,126 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO70meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,340minutesspent exercising
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO927minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO3,880minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO43peoplehelped
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UP TO87plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO89more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO31whole food mealsconsumed
Grace's actions
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 60 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 90 minute(s)
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 30 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Community
Engage In Active Listening
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 3 conversations.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Food
Whole Food Lifestyle
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
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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Grace Lai 3/30/2021 9:38 PMcan't believe that march is almost over :0 -
Grace Lai 3/28/2021 8:19 PM3 more days guys lets go !
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Grace Lai 3/25/2021 8:38 PMhi friends we are coming into less than a week !! every keep it up we are doing gr8! -
Grace Lai 3/23/2021 9:11 PMgot my vaccine today :) and feeling very thankful. thankful not only for that but for all the ways washu has given me to make good choices. from eating much less meat to discovering cool study spots on campus. -
Grace Lai 3/23/2021 9:06 PMhola friends we are coming in at the last week of this challenge! keep it up! especially during midterm season it is good to keep practicing body and mind-nourishing habits. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Engage In Active ListeningWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?
Grace Lai 3/23/2021 9:05 PMit was nice. both people gained new perspectives and listened with open minds, responding respectfully and non-judgmentally. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Grace Lai 3/23/2021 9:04 PMpracticing gratitude allows you to take back control when a few moments of undisciplined, negative thought threaten to ruin your day. it helps you see the good in the world and keep striving to make it better, because you can. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
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Grace Lai 3/16/2021 9:20 PMwe are over the halfway point! keep doing your best :) every little thing counts -
Grace Lai 3/15/2021 9:14 PMkeep it up friends :) !!!!