Leslie Diaz
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 121 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO60minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Leslie's actions
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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.
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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Leslie Diaz 4/28/2020 1:37 PMMy challenge today was focused on eating mindfully, without the distractions of phones or computer. I don't think I realized how many times I eat while doing other things. I was able to enjoy rather the company of others around me and even made my food taste better! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Leslie Diaz 4/28/2020 1:33 PMAt home, every year, my family and I will plant different herbs around the spring/summer time. We have a little section in our backyard. Its become a very enjoyable hobby for us all. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Limit Social MediaSocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also create echo chambers and take more time than we realize or intend to give. After completing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Leslie Diaz 4/28/2020 1:31 PMI feel that when I limit my time on the internet and social media I am able to cherish and enjoy the time with those are physically closer to me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Leslie Diaz 4/28/2020 1:30 PMSomething as simple as turning off lights around the house, specailly when no one is using them can be helpful.