Brianna Cisneroz
"make the world a better place one day at a time"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 377 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO86milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO700minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO880minutesspent exercising
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO46plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO13plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO189pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO8.0pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO11more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Brianna's actions
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 120 minute(s) each day.
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.
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
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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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 Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider 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?
Brianna Cisneroz 3/29/2021 9:11 AMI typically go to bed really late and wish to start going to bed earlier for better motivation, energy, and study habits for the next day. I find that setting out all my clothes and making my lunch the night before helps me get a little extra sleep each night. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Brianna Cisneroz 3/29/2021 9:07 AMthe more fruit I eat the better I feel personally and physically. the less meat I eat the less amount of animals being killed -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Brianna Cisneroz 3/29/2021 9:05 AMPracticing gratitude keeps us humble and allows us to feel like we are apart of the change -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Brianna Cisneroz 3/29/2021 9:01 AMIf you live in a bad environment, your mental and physical health will be affected in a negative way. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Drive LessHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Brianna Cisneroz 3/29/2021 8:59 AMMy family has always had cars that were high in miles her gallon so I knew when I bought a car I would want to also save money on gas as well it being better for the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Brianna Cisneroz 3/21/2021 3:14 PMthe only time I ever use a plastic water bottle is when I forget my reusable bottle. I could set reminders on my phone to helop remind me to always bring it or I can attach it with a clip ointo my bag so I never forget -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Brianna Cisneroz 3/21/2021 3:13 PMI could start composting my food and starting a garden. I also saw how to makre your own paper at home and I would do so if I had the tools