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Cassandra Bean

Heartland Community College EASC 111

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 519 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1,465
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    28
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    1,550
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    21
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    25
    minutes
    spent learning

Cassandra's actions

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 120 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 19
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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Support Native Communities

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 30 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Upgrade My Windows

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Joyful Movement

I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

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

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Reduce refined sugar

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 19
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?


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    Cassandra Bean 11/14/2021 2:54 PM
    Well, this challenge is halfway over, and we have already made such a great impact already. I hope that you all have been enjoying this as much as I have. Keep up the great work everyone!
  • 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?

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    Cassandra Bean 11/14/2021 2:07 PM
    My family and I live about five miles from Moraine View State Park in Illinois, so sometimes on weekends, given the weather, and walk, or jog around. During the summer, my mother and I would always go on walks in the park in the mornings before going and doing  our running for the day. Sometimes, when going to see my sister, we would go hiking whenever we could.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Healthy Sleep
    Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

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    Cassandra Bean 11/14/2021 12:36 PM
    On average, I would say that I get about 6-8 hours of sleep, which I think is a decent amount of sleep. However I usually don't go to bed until 10, sometimes 11pm at the latest. I have to be up early for school, so going to bed earlier would probably be beneficial. Going to bed earlier would allow me to get the full rest that I need to tackle the following day. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    Cassandra Bean 11/14/2021 12:03 PM
    Writing down what I am thankful for continuously reminds me that I am a lot more fortunate than other people. It helps me put things into perspective, and that makes it easier to help those who are less fortunate than I am. It is something that I try to do as often as I can.

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Eliminate Toxic Plastics
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

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    Cassandra Bean 11/14/2021 10:29 AM
    Something that I think we use on a regular basis are plastic ziploc bags for any left over onion or pepper or tomato. Something that I have been starting to do is to take those and put them in reusable containers instead. Every once in a while, I will end up getting a single use coffee cup from the gas station. I am sure that I could bring my own cup if I ever ended up getting coffee at a gas station again.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Power Down the Computer
    What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

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    Cassandra Bean 11/14/2021 10:19 AM
    For starters, you should always turn off lights and water when you are not using them. Another way it to eat lower on the food chain, and do meal planning at the beginning of each week. If you happen to have food scraps, you can always compost that and use it for other things.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Reduce refined sugar
    Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?

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    Cassandra Bean 11/08/2021 5:33 AM
    Honestly, I would say that I was addicted to sugar. During this period of time, I wasn't always in the best mood. Now that I have reduced a lot of my sugar intake, I feel like I have a lot more energy and I am in a better mood overall. Reducing the sugar intake has also made me feel more motivated in a lot of my daily activities!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Joyful Movement
    What's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?

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    Cassandra Bean 11/08/2021 5:24 AM
    This morning, I decided to go outside and work in my garden for a while before going to school. I worked on making sure all the plants were ready for the coming winter weather.