Abby Anderson

Heartland Community College EASC 111

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
464 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

655

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

70

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

200

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

82

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

240

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

46

people

helped

Abby's actions

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.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Help Others

I will offer to help 5 person(s) who are in need each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

Father 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?

Abby Anderson 11/12/2021 7:17 AM

I have to agree with Berry because we go through seasonal changes every year for a reason. We experience something different due to where we live, but no matter where you are located you are given the chance to watch the sunrise and set each day.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Drive Less

How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

Abby Anderson 11/08/2021 5:21 PM

I have been fortunate enough to always have access to my own car since I turned 16. Although as a child I relied on the bus and other neighbors to take me to and from school. This has always made me thankful for being able to have my own hybrid vehicle. Although it has made me appreciate the public transportation system and people who carpool because I've been through those times before as well.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Switch to Cold Water

What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

Abby Anderson 11/06/2021 5:48 PM

I plan to save the money that I am saving on making energy efficient choices. I will use this later on down the road for further expenses like education, house payments, and other expenses.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Help Others

In your opinion, how do social inequalities diminish a strong sense of community?

Abby Anderson 11/01/2021 4:51 PM

An example of inequality is gentrification. When wealthy people move into lower-income towns and raise the rent, property taxes, and price of living. This forces the lower-income families to move out of town and find an alternative.

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- Janet Beach Davis 11/08/2021 10:16 AM
  
  You are exactly right.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water 5-Minute Showers

Name some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?

Abby Anderson 11/01/2021 4:40 PM

Some causes of dirtying our water are farming, sewage, and oil spills. While some of these are general things that happen in everyday life, we can limit our use of flushing the toilet and lower the use of chemicals and pesticides on our crops.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room

How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?

Abby Anderson 11/01/2021 4:35 PM

One way that I prevent myself from accumulating unnecessary things is by saving my money for larger purchases. I change my mindset and look towards further goals rather than a pair of shoes or a new bookshelf that I will more than likely get rid of within a year.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Abby Anderson 11/01/2021 4:27 PM

When practicing gratitude, it is a way to reflect on yourself and the ones you surround yourself with. By doing that and having a strong knowledge of what is around you will keep you humble in terms of knowing what it is like to make others feel appreciated.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Abby Anderson 11/01/2021 4:21 PM

One way that I can incorporate other personal values into my workout routine is by inviting a friend to come with me. Usually, I find the time that works best for to me although having a friend come along does make it more fun.

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- Janet Beach Davis 11/08/2021 10:17 AM
  
  There are several people who are adding exercise for this challenge. We need a team!
  
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