Alice Benavides
"Hello everybody! :)"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 212 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO115minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO115minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO15conversationswith people
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UP TO95minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO50minutesspent learning
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UP TO9.0peoplehelped
Alice's actions
Health
Take Control
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need each day.
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.
Community
Talk To My Friends and Classmates
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 5 friends and/or classmates each day about the issue.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 5 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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!
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 QUESTIONNature Leave No TraceEducator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?
Alice Benavides 10/31/2021 1:31 PMHonestly, really sad when I see trash everywhere in public parks and lakes. It’s a share spaced and we should all respect it to the fullest. I try to throw out any trash I bring with me for a picnic or lake/park trip! :) -
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?
Alice Benavides 10/31/2021 1:26 PMI love photographing the sunset! It’s so beautiful this time of year. :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Spend Time OutsideRachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Alice Benavides 10/31/2021 1:22 PMSpent the whole day yesterday outside for Halloween and pumpkin picking with some friends! :) Had fun and it’s always awesome to spend time outside and take a break from your phone once in a while! -
Alice Benavides 10/18/2021 12:15 PMHello! After going through some eco challenges I realized how much eco friendly activities I already do! :) From using less light and water, to eating more veggies and less meat, and also spending time outside! I love going outside and since I live in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, everything is forest! My favorite part is finding strange mushrooms, looking at wildlife and seeking the sunset. Looking at wildlife has made me remove many meats from my diet and start a healthy veggie diet. I only eat fish and chicken meat and lactose/gluten free diet and my health has improved so much! Can’t wait to do more tasks! :)