Emily Andrist
"do better"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,158 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2,125minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO38more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO285minutesspent exercising
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UP TO405minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO9.9pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1,093minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO615minutesspent learning
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UP TO79meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Emily's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 30 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Simplicity
Buy Used Clothes
I will spend 15 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)
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!
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside 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.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Emily Andrist 11/30/2020 12:34 PMThis ecochallenge has really taught me a lot about myself and my surrounding community. After this challenge is over I plan to continue making and maintain the changes I have made to my lifestyle that will hopefully result in a more sustainable world. -
Emily Andrist 11/18/2020 3:44 PMI think that my campus ecochallenge is going fairly well. I am enjoying changing small things in my life that in turn make the world a better place. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Emily Andrist 11/18/2020 3:43 PMPersonally, eating less meat makes me feel less groggy and sluggish throughout the day. Eating more fruits and vegetables makes me feel more energized and ready for the day ahead. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Emily Andrist 11/17/2020 11:43 AMThere are a lot of easy and simple things people can do to save energy and reduce the environmental footprint. Some things are turning off lights, turning up the thermostat when you leave, or taking cooler, shorter showers. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
Emily Andrist 11/17/2020 11:34 AMSpending more time outside allows me to clear my head and focus on what I need to. Taking time out of the day to simply relax and not focus so seriously makes it easier to focus later on. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Emily Andrist 11/17/2020 11:26 AMPracticing gratitude allows me to look past whatever is currently going on in my life. The issues that are significant now will not be in the near future. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Emily Andrist 11/10/2020 4:24 PMThrough walking, I am able to appreciate the area I live in more than I did driving through it. -
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?
Emily Andrist 11/03/2020 2:31 PMVoting is an important action we should all take to help improve the world around us. The people we vote for choose the way the environment is protected. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Emily Andrist 11/03/2020 2:27 PMI would like to spend more time reflecting on myself and improving my self-worth. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Emily Andrist 11/03/2020 2:26 PMI feel like richer countries usually have a culture that encourages the consumption of meat. While in many developing countries it is not custom to eat meat because there is little to no access to meats on a daily basis.