Maribel Pantoja
3/28/2021 7:37 PM
This can be helpful for my health because working on oneself is important like anything else. We value ourselves as we should value others
Maribel Pantoja
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 238 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0conversationswith people
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UP TO10disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO12milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO2.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO70minutesspent exercising
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UP TO5.0minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO10minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO7.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.6pounds of CO2have been saved
Maribel's actions
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.
Community
SIGN UP TO VOTE
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Health
Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
I will spend 5 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 10 minute(s) each day.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 5 minutes each day.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
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 QUESTIONHealth Practice Loving-Kindness MeditationHow can practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation be helpful to the health of the environment?
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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?
Maribel Pantoja 2/19/2021 5:52 PMBeing able to know and understand different perspectives is important. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
Maribel Pantoja 2/19/2021 5:50 PMI like this assertion because it speaks to love and nurture nature because it is important. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity SIGN UP TO VOTEWhy is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?
Maribel Pantoja 2/10/2021 10:46 PMVoting is important because everyone gets a say in government which leads to our leaders listening to the public. I believe by attending public meetings or joining student councils can improve decision-making. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Maribel Pantoja 2/10/2021 10:44 PMI would like to invest more time on myself and how I can improve as a person -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Walk InsteadHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Does this statistic describe your own transportation habits? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?
Maribel Pantoja 2/10/2021 10:42 PMI think walking to destinations is better than driving for better exercise and lowering CO2 emissions. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go For A Daily Walk OutsideFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Maribel Pantoja 2/10/2021 10:41 PMWalking each day gets me away from my computer/ phone to get more exercise and a break -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Maribel Pantoja 2/10/2021 10:40 PMI can incorporate spending time in nature with exercise by going to my local park -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?